7 Words Ending in XA
The ending XA appears in 7 words, from 4-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 4-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 6.1 letters.
Words ending in A often have foreign roots — Latin (data, formula), Italian (pizza, opera), Spanish (fiesta, salsa), or Japanese (manga, ninja).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in XA: CHIONODOXA (23 pts), ANTEFIXA (18 pts), SUBTAXA (16 pts), ADNEXA (14 pts), COXA (13 pts). The shortest is COXA (4 letters) and the longest is CHIONODOXA (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with UNI.
Notable words: COXA — the first joint of the leg of an insect or crustacean [n].; ADNEXA — conjoined anatomical parts [n].; SUBTAXA — a subdivision of a taxon [n].; ANTEFIXA — an ornament at the end of a classical building, hiding the ends of roof tiles [n]. Browse words ending in FORTY for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in XA?
CHIONODOXA scores 23 points. Runner-up: ANTEFIXA at 18 points. See words starting with DE for more high-value options.
How many words end in XA?
Our dictionary has 7 words that end in XA. They range from 4 to 10 letters, with 4-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in XA?
COXA at just 4 letters. It means: the first joint of the leg of an insect or crustacean [n].