Words Containing XS
Browse every English word that contains the sequence XS. 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.
Data at a glance — 101 matches, 19.5 avg pts, 9.1 avg letters.
- Total words
- 101
- Avg length
- 9.1 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 19.5 pts
- Highest scoring
- executrixship (34 pts)
- Longest word
- exstemporaneous (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 101(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 101 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Scrabble players will notice 101 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Suffix patterns such as -TE, -ON, -ED, -ATE appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise executrixship (34 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 19.5 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.4, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. 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 19.5 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer EXECUTRIXSHIP, longest EXSTEMPORANEOUS. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 101 matches. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- EXECUTRIXSHIP (13 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CLARENCEUXSHIP (14 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EXSUFFLICATE (12 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EXSTEMPORANEOUS (15 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EXSEQUATUR (10 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EXSUFFLATION (12 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EXSICCATIVE (11 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- INEXSUPERABLE (13 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
15-letter words
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10-letter words
9-letter words
- exstrophy24 pts
- coxswains21 pts
- exsputory21 pts
- exscinded20 pts
- exsiccant20 pts
- exsiccate20 pts
- exsolving20 pts
- exsomatic20 pts
- exsuccous20 pts
- flaxseeds20 pts
- exsecting19 pts
- exscissor18 pts
- exsecants18 pts
- exsectile18 pts
- exsection18 pts
- exsuction18 pts
- exserting17 pts
- exsurgent17 pts
- exsertile16 pts
- exsertion16 pts
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How to use this list
If you are preparing for a Wordle hard mode streak, scan 5-letter entries first — they mirror the most common puzzle length.
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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 101 words matching this pattern. The average length is 9.1 letters and the average Scrabble score is 19.5 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is executrixship (34 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 101 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.