Words Containing DX
Browse every English word that contains the sequence DX. Knowing words with rare letter combinations — especially Q, X, Z, and digraphs like TH, CH, and SH — is a key strategy for scoring big in Scrabble and Words with Friends.
Below is a snapshot of 2 dictionary matches (2 shown), averaging 3.5 letters and 13 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 2
- Avg length
- 3.5 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 13 pts
- Highest scoring
- fldxt (16 pts)
- Longest word
- fldxt (5 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 2(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
A compact set of 2 words means you can review the entire list in one sitting and retain more for your next game. Among these entries, 2 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Watch for recurring suffixes like -DX, -XT, -DXT when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: fldxt (16 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 13 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, 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
A compact result set means you can memorise the entire page in one session. Treat each word as high leverage — there is little noise to filter out. About 100% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Average Scrabble value here is 13 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer FLDXT, longest FLDXT. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 2 matches. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results.
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How to use this list
Compare average length (3.5) to your typical play style — shorter words hook more often; longer words chase bingos.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I find words with a specific letter sequence?
- Use the Pattern Finder "contains" field or browse our words-containing pages. Enter any substring (e.g. QU, TH, XYZ) to see all dictionary matches with Scrabble scores.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 2 words matching this pattern. The average length is 3.5 letters and the average Scrabble score is 13 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is fldxt (16 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 2 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.