Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with E as 2nd and X as 3rd Letter
Every word here follows the shape ?EX??, with E second and X third. E in the second box is one of the most common vowel placements and follows almost any consonant. X in the third box is uncommon and usually follows a vowel.
38matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with E in the 2nd and X in the 3rd position
- dexes
- dexie
- hexad
- hexed
- hexer
- hexes
- hexis
- hexyl
- kexes
- lexes
- lexia
- lexic
- lexis
- nexal
- nexts
- nexum
- nexus
- rexen
- rexes
- sexed
- sexer
- sexes
- sexly
- sexto
- sexts
- texan
- texas
- texes
- texts
- vexed
- vexer
- vexes
- vexil
- wexed
- wexes
- yexed
- yexes
- zexes
What the Words Have in Common
The first box is most often S as in SEXES, T as in TEXTS and N as in NEXUS. Many of them close with ED as in VEXED. A few of these entries are rarer words that mostly appear in Scrabble and other word games, so check them against your word list.
Useful five-letter words
TEXTS, NEXUS, SEXES, VEXED and SEXED are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- TEXTS
- NEXUS
- SEXES
- VEXED
- SEXED
What the Letter Pair Tells You
The pair mixes a vowel with a consonant, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in TEXTS, NEXUS and SEXES. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often S and D, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
The first box is the biggest unknown, and S, T and N are the strongest openers to test. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try S in the fifth box. The fixed E and X do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with E as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with X as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, E is worth one point and X is worth eight points. Knowing words such as TEXTS, NEXUS and SEXES helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
TEXTS is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests S and T in the three open boxes.
What does X as the third letter tell me
X in the third box is uncommon and usually follows a vowel. TEXTS is a good example.
What does E as the second letter tell me
E in the second box is one of the most common vowel placements and follows almost any consonant. TEXTS is a good example.