9-Letter Words Ending in X
There are 26 nine-letter words that end in X. The list below ranks them by real-world frequency, so everyday words like MULTIPLEX, LETTERBOX, TINDERBOX appear before the obscurities.
Every entry comes from the tournament word lists, the kind of list used in Scrabble, crosswords, and other word puzzles, so each one is a genuine dictionary word.
26 words (the small number on each word is its Scrabble point value)
- multiplex 20
- letterbox 18
- tinderbox 19
- metroplex 20
- neocortex 18
- heterodox 20
- shadowbox 25
- executrix 25
- mediatrix 19
- strongbox 19
- retroflex 19
- aboideaux 19
- aboiteaux 18
- antihelix 19
- bisectrix 20
- directrix 19
- disclimax 21
- fellatrix 19
- flambeaux 23
- pepperbox 24
- priedieux 19
- prothorax 21
- rattlebox 18
- subclimax 22
- subcortex 20
- testatrix 16
Points use Scrabble US letter values
Frequently asked questions
How many nine-letter words are there that end in X?
There are 26 nine-letter words that end in X in the tournament word lists. The most common are MULTIPLEX, LETTERBOX, TINDERBOX.
What are common nine-letter words that end in X?
MULTIPLEX, LETTERBOX, TINDERBOX, METROPLEX, NEOCORTEX are the most frequently used. The full list of 26 words on this page is sorted by everyday frequency, so the common ones come first.
Can I play these words in Scrabble?
Yes. The list combines ENABLE and the North American tournament list (TWL), so these words are playable in Scrabble-style games, including Words With Friends.