Daily word games to challenge your mind
For Scrabble® and word games, this list of 9-letter words with X in position 1 can help. Popular examples include XANTHATES, XANTHEINS, XANTHENES, plus XANTHINES, XANTHOMAS, XANTHONES and many more. Each word links to its dictionary entry for deeper understanding.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| xanthates | 9 | 3 | |
| xantheins | 9 | 2 | |
| xanthenes | 9 | 3 | |
| xanthines | 9 | 3 | |
| xanthomas | 9 | 3 | |
| xanthones | 9 | 3 | |
| xenograft | 9 | 3 | |
| xenoliths | 9 | 3 | |
| xenophile | 9 | 3 | |
| xenophobe | 9 | 3 | |
| xerophile | 9 | 3 | |
| xerophily | 9 | 4 | |
| xerophyte | 9 | 3 | |
| xeroseres | 9 | 4 | |
| xylidines | 9 | 4 | |
| xylocarps | 9 | 3 | |
| xylograph | 9 | 3 | |
| xylophone | 9 | 3 |
How do I play around a fixed X in the 1st slot?
Try mixing common consonant clusters (ST, TR, CH) in other positions while keeping X locked.
Why are uncommon words included?
We compile from a broad English list. Skim the top rows for more common picks.