What does XI mean?
Xi is the 14th letter of the Greek alphabet, written Ξ or ξ.
Example: In the Greek alphabet, xi comes between nu and omicron.
XI 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 XI
Greek letters such as XI, PI, NU, MU and CHI are fair game, and XI is one of the few ways to play the 8-point X in two tiles.
Valid 2-letter words that start with X: XU.
Valid 2-letter words that end in I: AI, BI, GI, HI, KI, LI, MI, OI, PI, QI, SI and TI.
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 is the meaning of XI?
- XI is the 14th letter of the Greek alphabet.
- Is XI a valid word in Words With Friends?
- XI 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 XI?
- XIS. 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.