6-Letter Words Starting With X
There are 15 six-letter words that start with X in our word list. The most common are XYLEMS, XENONS and XYLENE.
XYLYLS scores the most in Scrabble, at 19 points. The most common start is XY-, with 11 words. Six-letter words often score well when they cross a double or triple word square.
- Words
- 15
- Top score
- XYLYLS · 19
- Groups
- 2
Common 6-letter words starting with X and their meanings
- xylems18 pts
- noun (form of XYLEM): the woody part of plants
- xenons13 pts
- noun (form of XENON): a colorless odorless inert gaseous element occurring in the earth's atmosphere in trace amounts
- xylene16 pts
- noun: a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent
- xylols16 pts
- noun (form of XYLOL): a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent
- xylose16 pts
- noun: a sugar extracted from wood or straw
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 15 6-letter words starting with X
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with XE 4
- xebecs17
- xenial13
- xenias13
- xenons13
Starting with XY 11
- xylans16
- xylems18
- xylene16
- xyloid17
- xylols16
- xylose16
- xylyls19
- xyster16
- xystoi16
- xystos16
- xystus16
Frequently asked questions
How many 6-letter words starting with X are there?
There are 15 six-letter words that start with X in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 6-letter word starting with X in Scrabble?
XYLYLS is for the highest score at 19 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 6-letter words starting with X?
Common examples include XYLEMS, XENONS, XYLENE, XYLOLS and XYLOSE.
Which 6-letter words starting with X end in E?
2 of them end in E, including XYLENE and XYLOSE.
Are these words valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
They come from the ENABLE list, which closely matches the dictionaries used by Words With Friends and most Scrabble play. A few words may differ from the official Scrabble dictionary.