Yes, XI is a valid word.XI is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means a Greek letter.
XI 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 XI are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, XI forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for XI
XI takes 0 front hooks and 1 back hook.
Front hooks: none
Back hooks: XIS
Anagrams and words inside XI
No other word in our dictionary uses exactly the letters of XI.
Longer words that start or end with XI
Our dictionary has 5 longer words that begin with XI and 3 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is XIPHISTERNUM at 26 Scrabble points.
Starting with XI:
XIS, XIPHOID, XIPHOIDS, XIPHISTERNA, XIPHISTERNUM
Ending with XI:
MAXI, TAXI, AMPHIOXI
Frequently asked questions
Is XI a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. XI 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 XI mean?
XI means a Greek letter.
How many points is XI worth?
XI 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 XI?
XI takes 0 front hooks and 1 back hook. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: XIS.