3-Letter Words Containing X
All 3-letter dictionary words that include the letter sequence X. Combining exact length with an internal substring mirrors advanced Pattern Finder filters without opening the interactive tool.
This page summarises 75 valid words — mean length 3, mean score 12.2.
- Total words
- 75
- Avg length
- 3 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 12.2 pts
- Highest scoring
- xxx (24 pts)
- Longest word
- xxx (3 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 75(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 75 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. This list includes 75 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Watch for recurring suffixes like -OX, -AX, -EX, -AIX when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: xxx (24 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 12.2 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.29, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 100% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Internal substrings often appear in compound answers. Scan length sections below to match exact slot size. Anchor words: highest scorer XXX, longest XXX. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 75 matches. Average Scrabble value here is 12.2 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- XXX (3 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- XYZ (3 letters, 22 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- XXV (3 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ZAX (3 letters, 19 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LXX (3 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- XIX (3 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- XXI (3 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PFX (3 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
3-letter words
- xxx24 pts
- xyz22 pts
- xxv20 pts
- zax19 pts
- lxx17 pts
- xix17 pts
- xxi17 pts
- pfx15 pts
- pyx15 pts
- kex14 pts
- pbx14 pts
- fax13 pts
- fix13 pts
- fox13 pts
- hex13 pts
- hox13 pts
- mxd13 pts
- oxy13 pts
- vax13 pts
- vex13 pts
- vox13 pts
- wax13 pts
- xiv13 pts
- xvi13 pts
- yex13 pts
- yox13 pts
- apx12 pts
- box12 pts
- bxs12 pts
- cox12 pts
- exp12 pts
- max12 pts
- mix12 pts
- mlx12 pts
- mtx12 pts
- mux12 pts
- pax12 pts
- pix12 pts
- pox12 pts
- xcl12 pts
- dex11 pts
- dix11 pts
- dux11 pts
- gox11 pts
- grx11 pts
- xed11 pts
- aix10 pts
- arx10 pts
- aux10 pts
- axe10 pts
- exr10 pts
- ext10 pts
- lax10 pts
- lex10 pts
- lox10 pts
- lux10 pts
- nix10 pts
- nox10 pts
- rax10 pts
- rex10 pts
- rix10 pts
- rox10 pts
- rux10 pts
- sax10 pts
- sex10 pts
- six10 pts
- sox10 pts
- tax10 pts
- tex10 pts
- tox10 pts
- tux10 pts
- txt10 pts
- xat10 pts
- xii10 pts
- xis10 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from words containing the same letters?
- The unfiltered “words containing” page spans all lengths. This version keeps one length bucket so you can study exact slot patterns like 5-letter words containing QU.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 75 words matching this pattern. The average length is 3 letters and the average Scrabble score is 12.2 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is xxx (24 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 75 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.