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5-letter words with L as the 3rd letter and X as the 5th letter

14 5-letter words with L as the 3rd letter and X as the 5th letter match this pattern, including RELAX and HELIX.

14 wordsTop pick RELAXHighest score KYLIX 19

2 of 14 are everyday words (14%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.

  • 3rd letter
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • X
  • Y
  • Z

With L in 3rd place, S is the most common 5th letter (303 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

  • Length
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  • 14
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Best words to play first 14 · most-used first

  • RELAX12
  • HELIX15
  • CALYX17
  • PHLOX17
  • SALIX12
  • TELEX12
  • CULEX14
  • GALAX13
  • SILEX12
  • CALIX14
  • KYLIX19
  • BOLIX14
  • CYLIX17
  • MALAX14
All valid words 14

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • BOLIX14
  • CALIX14
  • CALYX17
  • CULEX14
  • CYLIX17
  • GALAX13
  • HELIX15
  • KYLIX19
  • MALAX14
  • PHLOX17
  • RELAX12
  • SALIX12
  • SILEX12
  • TELEX12
Letters by positionIn 43% of these words the 4th letter is I.
1st letter
  1. C29%
  2. S14%
  3. G7%
2nd letter
  1. A36%
  2. E21%
  3. Y14%
4th letter
  1. I43%
  2. E21%
  3. A21%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
KYLIX1919All three
CALYX1718All three
PHLOX1718All three
CYLIX1718All three
HELIX1515All three
CULEX1417All three
CALIX1416All three
BOLIX1416Collins only
MALAX1416Collins only
GALAX1315All three
RELAX1213All three
SALIX1213Collins only

The fixed letters cut a broad five-letter search down to 14 tournament-listed entries. RELAX and HELIX are familiar anchors, but many matches are specialist terms such as CALYX, CULEX, and KYLIX. Choose a recognizable guess or a rack-clearing score; four start with C and two with S.

The L-third, X-last pattern at a glance

  • All 14 matches put L in slot three and X at the end.
  • Only 2 matches are classed as common.
  • Collins lists all 14; ENABLE and NWL2023 each include 11.
  • KYLIX leads Scrabble scoring at 19; CALYX, PHLOX, and CYLIX each score 17.

How many L-third, X-last words work in Wordle?

Two matches are Wordle answers, and all 14 are allowed guesses. RELAX is an everyday probe, while HELIX offers another recognizable guess. The remaining choices include uncommon terms, so a correct letter pattern does not guarantee that every answer will come readily to mind.

Collins accepts all 14 entries, while ENABLE and NWL2023 each accept 11. That gap matters in a North American tournament game or when you are using a different word list. CALYX, CULEX, and KYLIX are specialist entries worth checking against your game's dictionary before you build a play around them.

Which L-third, X-last words score highest?

KYLIX tops the score list at 19 points. CALYX, PHLOX, and CYLIX tie at 17, with HELIX next at 15. If your rack has a K, KYLIX is the standout; without one, the three 17-point options still beat the more familiar HELIX.

For 5-letter words with L as the 3rd letter and X as the 5th letter, the final X is the shared scoring feature; the first letter separates the choices. Four matches begin with C, more than any other starting letter in this group. RELAX starts with R and offers a much more recognizable play.

For a quick shortlist, check the opening letter against RELAX, HELIX, and the C-starting entries before spending a turn on specialist vocabulary. Most entries are not everyday words, so prioritize a familiar play when a high-value move depends on an uncertain one.

Questions people ask

Which of these words scores the most in Scrabble?
KYLIX scores the most, with 19 points before any board bonuses. CALYX, PHLOX, and CYLIX each score 17, while HELIX scores 15. The rare-looking leader is a stronger raw-score choice than the familiar alternatives, provided your game accepts it.
Are any of the L-third, X-last words common?
Two matches are classed as common. RELAX and HELIX are recognizable examples in the group, alongside specialist words such as CALYX and CULEX. The remaining entries are less familiar, so recognizing the pattern may be easier than recalling every valid candidate.
Which dictionaries include all 14 words?
Collins includes all 14 matches. ENABLE and NWL2023 each include 11, so three entries fall outside each of those lists. Check the word list used by your game before relying on an unfamiliar play such as KYLIX or CULEX.

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