9 Words Ending in DEX
The ending DEX appears in 9 words, from 3-letter words up to 8 letters. The biggest cluster is 5-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 5.9 letters.
Final X gives words a sharp, decisive sound: box, fix, mix, tax, complex, index. In crossword solving, X-ending words are less common and therefore valuable clues.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in DEX: HUMIDEX (20 pts), SUBINDEX (18 pts), SPANDEX (17 pts), CAUDEX (16 pts), FEDEX (16 pts). The shortest is DEX (3 letters) and the longest is SUBINDEX (8 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with FUG.
Notable words: CODEX — a book; a manuscript [n].; CAUDEX — the woody base of some plants [n].; HUMIDEX — a system of measuring discomfort showing the combined effects of humidity and temperature [n].; SUBINDEX — a distinguishing symbol written below another character [n]. Browse words ending in EH for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in DEX?
HUMIDEX scores 20 points. Runner-up: SUBINDEX at 18 points. See words starting with VIE for more high-value options.
How many words end in DEX?
Our dictionary has 9 words that end in DEX. They range from 3 to 8 letters, with 5-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in DEX?
DEX at just 3 letters. It means: a pill containing Dexedrine, a sulfate used as a stimulant [n].