5-Letter Words Starting With X
We found 13 five-letter words that start with X, about 1% of all 5-letter words. The most common are XYLEM, XENON and XERIC.
XEROX scores the most in Scrabble, at 19 points. The most common start is XE-, with 7 words. For Wordle, XENIA is a strong guess here because it tests five different letters.
- Words
- 13
- Top score
- XEROX · 19
- Groups
- 2
Common 5-letter words starting with X and their meanings
- xylem17 pts
- noun: the woody part of plants
- xenon12 pts
- noun: a colorless odorless inert gaseous element occurring in the earth's atmosphere in trace amounts
- xeric14 pts
- adjective: being deficient in moisture
- xerox19 pts
- noun: a copy made by a xerographic copier
- xylol15 pts
- noun: a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 13 5-letter words starting with X
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with XE 7
- xebec16
- xenia12
- xenic14
- xenon12
- xeric14
- xerox19
- xerus12
Starting with XY 6
- xylan15
- xylem17
- xylol15
- xylyl18
- xysti15
- xysts15
Frequently asked questions
How many 5-letter words starting with X are there?
There are 13 five-letter words that start with X in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 5-letter word starting with X in Scrabble?
XEROX is for the highest score at 19 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 5-letter words starting with X?
Common examples include XYLEM, XENON, XERIC, XEROX and XYLOL.
Which 5-letter words starting with X end in C?
3 of them end in C, including XEBEC, XENIC and XERIC.
Can I use these words in Wordle?
Many of them are accepted as Wordle guesses, but Wordle answers are usually common words like XYLEM, XENON and XERIC. Use our Wordle Helper to filter by your green, yellow and gray letters.