6-letter words with C as the 1st letter and X as the 6th letter

Fixing both ends leaves a short, distinctive set: every answer starts with C and finishes with X. Familiar examples include CLIMAX, CORTEX, and CONVEX, but the full group also contains less common entries. Only 3 qualify as common words, so expect a mix of everyday vocabulary and specialist plays.

The C-to-X pattern at a glance

• There are 12 tournament-dictionary words with C first and X sixth.
• Collins includes all 12; ENABLE and NWL2023 each include 8.
• COCCYX is the top scorer at 22 points, followed by COWPOX at 20.
• Only 3 entries meet the common-word cutoff.

How many 6-letter words put C first and X last?

The answer is 12, and the fixed X makes this pattern unusually tight. For comparison, 561 six-letter words beginning with C end in S. That contrast matters when you are solving from a final-letter clue: an X ending narrows the field sharply.

Start with CLIMAX, CORTEX, and CONVEX if you want recognizable candidates. CERVIX is another familiar-looking option, while CAUDEx, CARFOX, and CHENIX are less likely to come to mind during a quick solve. The group has 11 defined entries, but not every match is everyday vocabulary.

Which C-first, X-last words score highest?

COCCYX leads the scoring list at 22 points, with COWPOX next at 20. Those standouts owe much of their value to the X, so keep the final tile in mind when weighing a play. COMMIX is another strong option, though the most familiar candidates are easier to spot under time pressure.

A high face-value score is not automatically the best board play. Check whether the word fits your rack and reaches a premium square; a shorter placement can score more when it uses the board well. For these exact letter positions, remember that the rare final X is fixed, not a tile you need to draw.