Best word game guesses ending with X
If you know the answer is a four-letter word ending with X, these are the strongest guesses on this list. Each uses different letters picked from the ones that turn up most often in four-letter puzzle answers, so a single guess tests as many likely letters as possible. After you play one, enter the green, yellow and grey tiles in the solver above to cut the list down.
About the letter X
X is one of the rarest letters in English. It is worth 8 points in Scrabble, so X words are valuable plays.
In Scrabble, X is worth 8 points, and a standard set has 1 X tile. For comparison, 1 four-letter words start with X.
Common and uncommon words
10 of the 22 words (45%) are common English words. 12 are rarer entries such as CRUX, IBEX and ORYX. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but puzzle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 4 letter words end in X?
Our list has 22 four-letter words ending with X. 10 of them are common words and 10 are the kind of words used as puzzle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good word game word ending with X?
APEX is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in four-letter puzzle answers. HOAX and COAX are good alternatives.
Which 4 letter word that ends in X scores the most in Scrabble?
JEUX scores 18 points at face value, the highest on this list. Among everyday words, JINX is the best at 18 points.
What are some common 4 letter words ending with X?
Common examples include APEX, HOAX, COAX, FLAX, FLEX and FAUX. They are highlighted in the list above.