X Words in Scrabble
All valid Scrabble words containing the letter X, from NWL23 and Collins CSW21. X is worth 8 points and has several flexible two-letter words that make it one of the most playable high-value tiles.
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Use the Scrabble Word Finder to search your full rack, filter by length, and find the highest-scoring play.
Open Scrabble Word Finder →X is worth 8 points and is one of the most versatile high-value tiles in Scrabble. It has five valid two-letter words in NWL23 – AX, EX, OX, XI, and XU – which means you can almost always find a spot on the board to play the X tile for a strong score. XI (the Greek letter) and XU (a monetary unit of Vietnam) are especially useful.
NWL23 contains 4,611 valid X words. Beyond the two-letter plays, look for opportunities to use the X in longer words like OXAZINE, EXEQUY, or XYLYL for massive scores. The Scrabble Word Finder will show you every available X play from your current rack.