Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with X as 2nd and L as 3rd Letter
Putting X second and L third gives a distinctive family of words, such as AXLES and AXLED. X in the second box almost always follows E, as in the EX prefix. L in the third box often doubles or follows a vowel, as in ALLOW, VALUE and RULES.
4matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with X in the 2nd and L in the 3rd position
- axled
- axles
- exlex
- oxlip
Starts and Endings
Most of these words begin with A as in AXLES and O as in OXLIP. The last box is most often S, D and P. 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
AXLES, AXLED and OXLIP are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- AXLES
- AXLED
- OXLIP
Reading the Letter Pair
X and L are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in AXLES, AXLED and OXLIP. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often S, D and P, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
Begin with A and O in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try S in the fifth box. The fixed X and L do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with X as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with L as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, X is worth eight points and L is worth one point. Knowing words such as AXLES, AXLED and OXLIP helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What does X as the second letter tell me
X in the second box almost always follows E, as in the EX prefix. AXLES is a good example.
Is X second and L third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a very small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Knowing the usual openers and endings helps more than guessing blindly.
What are some common 5 letter words with X as 2nd and L as 3rd letter
AXLES, AXLED and OXLIP are among the best known.