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7-letter words with X as the 1st letter and R as the 3rd letter

The 7-letter words with X as the 1st letter and R as the 3rd letter number 11, including XEROXED and XEROTIC.

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With X in 1st place, R is the most common 3rd letter (11 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 11 · most-used first

  • XEROXED22
  • XEROXES21
  • XEROSIS14
  • XERAFIN17
  • XERARCH19
  • XERASIA14
  • XEROMAS16
  • XEROSES14
  • XEROTES14
  • XEROTIC16
  • XERUSES14
All valid words 11

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

  • XERAFIN17
  • XERARCH19
  • XERASIA14
  • XEROMAS16
  • XEROSES14
  • XEROSIS14
  • XEROTES14
  • XEROTIC16
  • XEROXED22
  • XEROXES21
  • XERUSES14

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
XEROXED2222All three
XEROXES2121All three
XERARCH1919All three
XERAFIN1718Collins only
XEROTIC1617All three
XEROMAS1617Collins only
XEROSIS1414All three
XEROSES1414All three
XERUSES1415All three
XERASIA1414Collins only
XEROTES1414Collins only

This narrow pattern has a strikingly consistent opening: every match starts XER. The set ranges from familiar-looking forms such as XEROXED and XEROXES to less common entries like XERAFIN and XERARCH. Collins lists all 11, but ENABLE and NWL2023 each list 7, so the accepted options depend on your game’s dictionary.

7-letter words with X as the 1st letter and R as the 3rd letter

  • Exactly 11 tournament-dictionary words match the X-first, R-third pattern.
  • All 11 begin XER, giving you a shared three-letter opening to test.
  • XEROXED leads the scoring list at 22 points; XEROXES follows at 21.
  • Six matches end in S, the most common final letter in this group.
  • The average score is 16.5 points.

Why do these X-R words cluster around XER?

All 11 matches share the opening XER: XEROXED, XEROXES and XEROSIS are among the easiest forms to spot. Once XER is fixed, only the final four letters vary. The list also includes XERAFIN and XERARCH, so a recognizable start does not guarantee an everyday word.

Endings narrow the group further. Six finish in S, while XERAFIN, XERARCH, XERASIA, XEROXED and XEROTIC end in five different letters. If your grid shows a final S, test XEROXES, XEROMAS, XEROSES, XEROSIS, XEROTES or XERUSES; an ending clue can eliminate most candidates quickly.

  • Every match starts XER, fixing the second letter as E and the third as R.
  • Six of the 11 words end in S: XEROXES, XEROMAS, XEROSES, XEROSIS, XEROTES and XERUSES.
  • The other endings are N in XERAFIN, H in XERARCH, A in XERASIA, D in XEROXED and C in XEROTIC.

Which candidates score highest in Scrabble?

XEROXED leads at 22 points, followed by XEROXES at 21 and XERARCH at 19. XERAFIN earns 17; XEROTIC and XEROMAS each score 16. These X-heavy spellings earn high totals, but an uncommon word still needs a legal placement and a valid game lexicon.

Collins lists all 11 matches, while ENABLE and NWL2023 list 7 apiece. That is a sharp split for such a small pattern. Do not assume a word accepted in Collins will also be valid in a North American game; check the active lexicon before committing, especially with less familiar entries.

  • XEROXED is the top scorer at 22 points; XEROXES follows at 21.
  • XERARCH scores 19, while XERAFIN earns 17.
  • XEROTIC and XEROMAS each score 16 points.

Questions people ask

How many 7-letter words have X first and R third?
Exactly 11 tournament-dictionary words match the pattern. They all begin XER, including XEROXED and XEROXES alongside less familiar words such as XERAFIN and XERARCH. Collins includes all 11; ENABLE and NWL2023 each include 7, so acceptance depends on your game’s lexicon.
Which X-first, R-third word scores the most?
XEROXED is the highest-scoring entry at 22 points in base Scrabble scoring. XEROXES follows at 21, then XERARCH at 19. The double-X spellings lead because X carries a high tile value; a premium square can raise the play further under standard Scrabble scoring.
Are all 11 words accepted in NWL2023?
No. NWL2023 includes 7 of these words, while Collins includes all 11. The smaller North American coverage means some Collins entries will not be available in NWL2023, even though they fit the letter pattern. Confirm the word list used by your game before playing.

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