6-letter words with X as the 3rd letter and T as the 4th letter

The pattern fixes the middle as “XT,” leaving the first, second, fifth, and sixth letters to vary. Seven entries begin with S, while DEXTER and BAXTER are more familiar options. Only three entries rank among the most common English words, so expect several specialist or less familiar forms alongside the recognizable names.

The X-T pattern at a glance

• There are 13 six-letter matches with X third and T fourth.
• SEXTOS, SEXTET, and SIXTHS are among the seven words starting with S.
• Three matches end in R, and three end in S.
• SIXTHS and NEXTLY tie for the top listed Scrabble score at 16 points.
• Seven of the 13 entries have a definition.

How many 6-letter words have X third and T fourth?

There are 13 six-letter words with X in position three and T in position four. The tournament-dictionary counts overlap: Collins has 12, NWL2023 has 11, and ENABLE has 8. Those totals describe dictionary coverage, not separate groups to add together.

The familiar choices are DEXTER and BAXTER; TEXTED and SEXTET are other recognizable forms. The first letter gives a quick sorting clue: S accounts for seven matches, while D and T contribute two each. B and N each start one.

Which X-T words score highest?

SIXTHS and NEXTLY lead the Scrabble scores at 16 points apiece. BAXTER follows at 15, while DEXTER, TEXTED, and DEXTRO each score 14. SIXTHS is the standout familiar play; NEXTLY is less likely to come to mind during a quick game.

A useful distinction: only three entries are common by the frequency measure, and only seven have definitions. The pattern is therefore better for checking a narrow board clue than for memorizing everyday vocabulary. Confirm an unfamiliar play against your game's word list, since dictionary coverage differs.

In all 13 words the X sits in slot three with the T right behind it, so there is only one spot to check when you scan a rack or a board for the pair.