5-Letter Words With F and X
There are 13 five-letter words containing both F and X in our dictionary; 10 of them are common words.
Type your own letters to find only the 5-letter words you can make, or leave it empty to open this list in the word finder.
All 13 words
- fixed16 points
- fixes15 points
- affix18 points
- foxed16 points
- foxes15 points
- infix15 points
- faxed16 points
- faxes15 points
- fixer15 points
- unfix15 points
- refix15 points
- flaxy18 points
- fixit15 points
Quick facts
- Total words: 13
- By usage: 6 very common, 4 common, 3 rare
Highest scoring (classic tiles)
- affix 18
- flaxy 18
- faxed 16
- fixed 16
- foxed 16
- faxes 15
- fixer 15
- fixes 15
- fixit 15
- foxes 15
Most common
- fixed
- fixes
- affix
- foxed
- foxes
- infix
- faxed
- faxes
- fixer
- unfix
Definitions
- fixed (adjective)
- (of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value.
- affix (noun)
- A linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form.
- infix (noun)
- An affix that is inserted inside the word.
- fixer (noun)
- Someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee).
This page lists every one of the 13 five-letter words containing both F and X in our dictionary. Each word links to its own unscramble page when one exists, and the score badge shows its value with classic tiles. Common words come first, so FIXED, FIXES and AFFIX sit near the top while the rare entries wait further down. If you are holding a specific rack, type it into the search box and the list narrows to the words you can actually play.
How to use this page
Start by scanning the common words at the top; they are the ones most likely to be accepted and remembered. Then check the quick facts for the highest-scoring options. If you have a rack in front of you, the search box applies this page's constraint to your letters and returns only what you can play.
Tips
Most of the time you are not building a word in empty space but playing through a letter already on the board. That is where a list like this one earns its keep. Find the letter you need to play through, then filter these words with the contains box so only the ones with that letter remain. The best plays are usually the ones where the board letter sits in the middle of your word, because that leaves both ends free for future hooks and keeps the premium squares within reach.
Questions
Which five-letter words containing both F and X are the most common?
FIXED, FIXES and AFFIX are among the most familiar. The list is sorted with everyday words first, and the very common ones carry a small dot, so you can read the top of the page and skip the obscure entries at the bottom.
Can I search this list with my own letters?
Yes. Type your letters into the search box at the top of the page, using a question mark for a blank, and the tool will show only the five-letter words containing both F and X you can actually spell from that rack, with scores.