What does EX mean?
An ex is a former husband, wife or partner. EX is also the name of the letter X, and as a verb it means to cross something out.
Example: She is still good friends with her ex.
EX in each word list
| Word list | Valid? | Points |
|---|---|---|
| US Scrabble (NWL2023): US and Canada | Yes | 9 |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE list) | Yes | 9 |
| Collins Scrabble Words: UK and international | Yes | 9 |
The US answer and the Words With Friends answer come straight from the word lists. The Collins answer is from the official Collins two-letter word list.
How to play EX
EX is a simple way to play the 8-point X. Put the X on a bonus square where it also makes a word in the other direction.
Valid 2-letter words that start with E: ED, EF, EH, EL, EM, EN, ER, ES, ET and EW.
Valid 2-letter words that end in X: AX and OX.
See every short word in the 2 letter Scrabble words and 3 letter words lists, or check another word with the Scrabble word checker.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does EX mean?
- An ex is a former spouse or partner. It is also the letter X, and a verb meaning to cross out.
- Is EX a valid word in Words With Friends?
- EX is in ENABLE, the public word list Words With Friends started from, and scores 9 points with that game's letter values. The app updates its own dictionary, so check in the game for the final word.
- Is there a two letter Scrabble word with X?
- Yes: AX, EX, OX, XI and XU. These are the only 5 in the US list.
- What words can you make by adding one letter to EX?
- DEX, HEX, KEX, LEX, REX, SEX and VEX. Adding a letter in front of or after a word on the board like this is called a hook: it can let you extend one word while making another.