6-Letter Words Ending in X
There are 68 six-letter words ending in X in our dictionary; 37 of them are common words.
Type your own letters to find only the 6-letter words you can make, or leave it empty to open this list in the word finder.
All 68 words
- syntax16 points
- suffix19 points
- prefix18 points
- reflex16 points
- matrix15 points
- pickax21 points
- convex18 points
- sphinx18 points
- climax17 points
- duplex16 points
- influx16 points
- larynx16 points
- vortex16 points
- cortex15 points
- cervix18 points
- icebox17 points
- earwax16 points
- unisex13 points
- coccyx22 points
- cowpox20 points
- lummox17 points
- outfox16 points
- thorax16 points
- vertex16 points
- prolix15 points
- surtax13 points
- hatbox18 points
- pretax15 points
- bijoux22 points
- efflux19 points
- hotbox18 points
- premix17 points
- spadix16 points
- bollix15 points
- meninx15 points
- outbox15 points
- smilax15 points
- paxwax25 points
- afflux19 points
- commix19 points
- volvox19 points
- phenix18 points
- caudex16 points
- diplex16 points
- fornix16 points
- hallux16 points
- reflux16 points
- styrax16 points
- syrinx16 points
- auspex15 points
- poleax15 points
- scolex15 points
- storax13 points
- banjax22 points
- bombyx22 points
- skybox22 points
- bombax19 points
- biflex18 points
- pegbox18 points
- subfix18 points
- silvex16 points
- vernix16 points
- bollox15 points
- mastix15 points
- pollex15 points
- teabox15 points
- adieux14 points
- nontax13 points
Quick facts
- Total words: 68
- By usage: 14 very common, 23 common, 31 rare
Highest scoring (classic tiles)
- paxwax 25
- banjax 22
- bijoux 22
- bombyx 22
- coccyx 22
- skybox 22
- pickax 21
- cowpox 20
- afflux 19
- bombax 19
Most common
- syntax
- suffix
- prefix
- reflex
- matrix
- pickax
- convex
- sphinx
- climax
- duplex
Definitions
- syntax (noun)
- The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences.
- suffix (noun)
- An affix that is added at the end of the word.
- prefix (noun)
- An affix that is added in front of the word.
- reflex (adjective)
- Without volition or conscious control.
There are 68 six-letter words ending in X, and 37 of them are words you would expect to see in everyday writing. The rest are technical terms, plurals, variant spellings and the odd loanword, all of which are legal in most tile games. The highest-scoring entry is PAXWAX at 25 points. Scan the common words first, then dip into the rare ones when the board leaves you no other option.
How to use this page
Use this list in two ways. Browse it to learn the words that end in X, common ones first, or search it by typing your own letters, with question marks for blanks, to see only the words you can make. Every word shows its classic tile score, and linked words open a page with all their sub-words.
Tips
A word list is also a study tool. Reading through the six-letter words ending in X once or twice is enough to make the unusual ones familiar, and familiarity is what lets you spot a play under time pressure. Try covering the list and writing down as many as you can, then compare. Use the definitions on this page to attach meaning to the words you did not know, since a word with a meaning sticks far better than a string of letters. Return to the list after a few days and repeat.
Questions
Which six-letter words ending in X are the most common?
SYNTAX, SUFFIX and PREFIX 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 six-letter words ending in X you can actually spell from that rack, with scores.