Words Starting with X
X is worth 8 points and appears rarely at the start of words — which makes X-starting plays extremely powerful when they occur. XRAY, XERIC, and XYLEM are valid Scrabble plays.
Strategy Tip for X Words
XI (9 pts) is the most common two-letter X play. For longer X words: XERIC (14 pts) and XYLEM (14 pts) are strong Scrabble plays.
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