Yes, EX is a valid word.EX is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means a former spouse or partner; the letter X.
EX in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 9 | 18 | 27 |
| Words With Friends | 9 | 18 | 27 |
Two-letter words like EX are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, EX forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for EX
EX takes 7 front hooks and 0 back hooks.
Front hooks: DEX, HEX, KEX, LEX, REX, SEX, VEX
Back hooks: none
Anagrams and words inside EX
No other word in our dictionary uses exactly the letters of EX.
Longer words that start or end with EX
Our dictionary has 1,474 longer words that begin with EX and 74 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is EXTEMPORIZATIONS at 36 Scrabble points.
Starting with EX:
EXAM, EXEC, EXES, EXIT, EXON, EXPO, EXACT, EXALT, EXAMS, EXCEL, EXECS, EXERT, EXILE, EXINE, EXIST, EXITS, EXONS, EXPAT, EXPEL, EXPOS, EXTOL, EXTRA, EXUDE, EXULT and 1,450 more
Ending with EX:
DEX, HEX, KEX, LEX, REX, SEX, VEX, APEX, FLEX, IBEX, ILEX, PREX, ANNEX, CAREX, CIMEX, CODEX, CULEX, DESEX, INDEX, LATEX, MIREX, MUREX, REMEX, SILEX and 50 more
Frequently asked questions
Is EX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. EX is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does EX mean?
EX means a former spouse or partner; the letter X.
How many points is EX worth?
EX is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to EX?
EX takes 7 front hooks and 0 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: DEX, HEX, KEX, LEX, REX.