Words Containing YX
Browse every English word that contains the sequence YX. 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 190 dictionary matches (190 shown), averaging 9.4 letters and 24.2 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 190
- Avg length
- 9.4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 24.2 pts
- Highest scoring
- cheiropompholyx (39 pts)
- Longest word
- cheiropompholyx (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 190(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 190 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. High-value letter density matters: roughly 190 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Watch for recurring suffixes like -YX, -MA, -ES, -OMA when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: cheiropompholyx (39 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 24.2 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 0.33, 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.
Anchor words: highest scorer CHEIROPOMPHOLYX, longest CHEIROPOMPHOLYX. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 190 matches. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Average Scrabble value here is 24.2 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.
- CHEIROPOMPHOLYX (15 letters, 39 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- MYXOTHALLOPHYTA (15 letters, 38 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CHIROPOMPHOLYX (14 letters, 38 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LYMPHOMYXOMA (12 letters, 36 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- MYXOENCHONDROMA (15 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CHONDROMYXOMA (13 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- MYXOCHONDROMA (13 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- MYXOPHYCEAE (11 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
15-letter words
14-letter words
13-letter words
12-letter words
- lymphomyxoma36 pts
- phyllopteryx32 pts
- myxomycetous31 pts
- asphyxiative30 pts
- acroasphyxia29 pts
- aphanapteryx29 pts
- archeopteryx29 pts
- asphyxiating28 pts
- myxedematoid28 pts
- myxobacteria28 pts
- myxoblastoma28 pts
- myxospongida28 pts
- pyxidanthera28 pts
- asphyxiation27 pts
- myxedematous27 pts
- myxospongiae27 pts
- myxospongian27 pts
- myxosporidia27 pts
- myxogasteres25 pts
- myxogastrous25 pts
- odontopteryx25 pts
11-letter words
- myxophyceae33 pts
- myxophycean33 pts
- cystomyxoma30 pts
- fibromyxoma30 pts
- myxocystoma30 pts
- myxofibroma30 pts
- myxomycetes30 pts
- chalcedonyx29 pts
- sacrococcyx29 pts
- asphyxiated27 pts
- micropteryx27 pts
- myxosarcoma27 pts
- myxosporium27 pts
- adenomyxoma26 pts
- amyxorrhoea26 pts
- asphyxiates26 pts
- asphyxiator26 pts
- myxasthenia26 pts
- myxogastric26 pts
- keratonyxis25 pts
- myxomatosis25 pts
- myxoneuroma25 pts
- myxopoiesis25 pts
- myxosporous25 pts
- dicrostonyx24 pts
- myxadenitis24 pts
- myxogastres24 pts
- scleronyxis23 pts
10-letter words
- myxomycete29 pts
- myxophobia29 pts
- myxococcus28 pts
- myxoedemic27 pts
- myxopodium27 pts
- lipomyxoma26 pts
- myxolipoma26 pts
- amyxorrhea25 pts
- asphyxiant25 pts
- asphyxiate25 pts
- myxadenoma25 pts
- myxoglioma25 pts
- myxopodous25 pts
- epicalyxes24 pts
- myxomatous24 pts
- nectocalyx24 pts
- palapteryx24 pts
- myxangitis23 pts
- myxinoidei23 pts
- myxogaster23 pts
- perionyxis22 pts
- sardonyxes21 pts
9-letter words
- myxophyta29 pts
- myxomyoma28 pts
- pompholyx28 pts
- geococcyx26 pts
- myxedemic26 pts
- myxocytes26 pts
- myxotheca26 pts
- polymyxin26 pts
- asphyxied25 pts
- myxamoeba25 pts
- asphyxial24 pts
- asphyxias24 pts
- asphyxies24 pts
- lophortyx24 pts
- myxedemas24 pts
- myxoedema24 pts
- myxopodan24 pts
- myxopodia24 pts
- myxorrhea24 pts
- myxoviral24 pts
- myxovirus24 pts
- pyronyxis24 pts
- inomyxoma23 pts
- myxoinoma23 pts
- myxospore23 pts
- gonocalyx22 pts
- megalonyx22 pts
- myxinidae22 pts
- anaptyxes21 pts
- anaptyxis21 pts
- apteryxes21 pts
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to use this list
Compare average length (9.4) 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 190 words matching this pattern. The average length is 9.4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 24.2 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is cheiropompholyx (39 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 190 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.