EX
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is EX a Scrabble word?
Yes. EX is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (2 letters, 9 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet
- the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet
- a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife; "all his exes live in Texas"
- a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
- out of fashion; "a suit of rather antique appearance"; "demode (or outmoded) attire"; "outmoded ideas"
Synonyms
x, ex-wife, ex-husband, antique, demode, old-fashioned, old-hat(p), outmoded, passe, passee
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
EX scores 9 points before board multipliers.
- E = 1
- X = 8
Letter counts: E×1, X×1
EX has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 2-letter words
Crossword relevance
EX is a 2-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 2, starts with E, ends with X, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "EX — the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet" (9 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
EX is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is EX a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
EX (noun): the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet. Additional senses: a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife; "all his exes live in Texas"; a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband; out of fashion; "a suit of rather antique appearance"; "demode (or outmoded) attire"; "outmoded ideas".
In standard Scrabble scoring, EX totals 9 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. EX includes premium tiles (X), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
EX is 2 letters long, begins with E, ends with X, and sorts to the alphagram EX. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so EX is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 1 consonant.
Among 17 tracked 2-letter entries, EX ranks by raw score (9 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include XX, FZ, HQ, QH; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, EX carries 1 vowel and 1 consonant. High-value letters (X) make EX attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on E or X are common study angles; browse words starting with E and words ending with X to rehearse parallel sets.
EX is a 2-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 2, starts with E, ends with X, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 2-letter entries like EX frequently cross shorter words; knowing that EX contains E, X helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as ex to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside EX include EX — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: E, X. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble ex directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 9 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat EX as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "EX — the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet" (9 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is EX a valid Scrabble word?
- EX is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (2 letters, 9 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is EX worth in Scrabble?
- EX is worth 9 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does EX mean?
- EX (noun): the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet. Additional senses: a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife; "all his exes live in Texas"; a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband; out of fashion; "a suit of rather antique appearance"; "demode (or outmoded) attire"; "outmoded ideas". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of EX?
- EX scores 9 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 2-letter words.
- Does EX have anagrams?
- EX has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in EX?
- EX has 2 letters, starts with E, ends with X, and uses the alphagram EX (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find EX?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 2-letter results or "contains" patterns that match EX. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.