With XIS
21 words, 2 of them common · highest scoring is phylaxis at 23 points
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About 8 Letter Words With XIS
There are 21 eight letter words containing XIS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is phylaxis at 23 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 2 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — EXISTENT, EXISTING among them.
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8 Letter Words With XIS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With XIS
- phylaxis23
- cathexis20
- ptyxises20
- apomixis19
- bruxisms19
- panmixis19
- rhexises18
- syntexis18
Common 8 Letter Words With XIS
- existent15
- existing16
8 Letter Words With XIS Defined
- existentAdjective · 15 points
- having reality or existence
- existingAdjective · 16 points
- in existence or operation at the current time
8 Letter Words With XIS: Questions
How many eight letter words containing XIS are there?
There are 21 eight letter words containing XIS in our dictionary, and 2 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing XIS?
PHYLAXIS is the highest scoring option at 23 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing XIS?
EXISTENT, EXISTING are among the most familiar eight letter words containing XIS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing XIS valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.