8-Letter Words Ending in X
There are 62 eight-letter words ending in X in our dictionary; 16 of them are common words.
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All 62 words
- appendix20 points
- orthodox19 points
- crucifix22 points
- smallpox19 points
- matchbox24 points
- snuffbox23 points
- cicatrix19 points
- aviatrix18 points
- transfix18 points
- parallax17 points
- tableaux17 points
- breadbox20 points
- biconvex22 points
- bandeaux18 points
- intermix17 points
- intersex15 points
- jambeaux26 points
- quincunx26 points
- epicalyx22 points
- fabliaux20 points
- haruspex20 points
- pontifex20 points
- spinifex20 points
- superfix20 points
- sweatbox20 points
- sardonyx19 points
- toadflax19 points
- subindex18 points
- supertax17 points
- rondeaux16 points
- interrex15 points
- quadplex27 points
- chapeaux22 points
- homeobox22 points
- chateaux20 points
- fourplex20 points
- horsepox20 points
- swinepox20 points
- econobox19 points
- microlux19 points
- morceaux19 points
- octuplex19 points
- precieux19 points
- saucebox19 points
- videotex19 points
- aftertax18 points
- anthelix18 points
- bordeaux18 points
- heretrix18 points
- heritrix18 points
- soundbox18 points
- batteaux17 points
- couteaux17 points
- curtalax17 points
- manteaux17 points
- millilux17 points
- plateaux17 points
- supersex17 points
- trumeaux17 points
- undertax16 points
- rouleaux15 points
- tonneaux15 points
Quick facts
- Total words: 62
- By usage: 4 very common, 12 common, 46 rare
Highest scoring (classic tiles)
- quadplex 27
- jambeaux 26
- quincunx 26
- matchbox 24
- snuffbox 23
- biconvex 22
- chapeaux 22
- crucifix 22
- epicalyx 22
- homeobox 22
Most common
- appendix
- orthodox
- crucifix
- smallpox
- matchbox
- snuffbox
- cicatrix
- aviatrix
- transfix
- parallax
Definitions
- appendix (noun)
- Supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book.
- orthodox (adjective)
- Adhering to what is commonly accepted.
- crucifix (noun)
- Representation of the cross on which Jesus died.
- smallpox (noun)
- A highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars.
Every word in this list has eight letters and end in X. We count 62 of them, with 16 in common use. The score shown on each chip uses classic tile values, so QUADPLEX at 27 points is the one to remember when a premium square is open. Words with their own page, such as APPENDIX, link through to a full breakdown of the shorter words hidden inside them.
How to use this page
The quickest route to an answer is the search box: enter your letters, use a question mark for a blank, and the list shrinks to the playable words. If you would rather browse, the chips below are sorted with common words first, and the related links lead to neighbouring lists for other letters and lengths.
Tips
A word list is also a study tool. Reading through the eight-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 eight-letter words ending in X are the most common?
APPENDIX, ORTHODOX and CRUCIFIX 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 eight-letter words ending in X you can actually spell from that rack, with scores.