10 Words Ending in XE
The ending XE appears in 10 words, from 3-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 6.2 letters.
Silent E at the end of a word is one of English spelling's most famous quirks. It changes vowel sounds (mat vs. mate) and softens consonants (rag vs. rage).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in XE: MAXIXE (22 pts), PICKAXE (22 pts), SUPERDELUXE (21 pts), BROADAXE (18 pts), POLEAXE (16 pts). The shortest is AXE (3 letters) and the longest is SUPERDELUXE (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with DAN.
Notable words: LUXE — luxurious, as in de luxe [adj].; ANNEXE — something joined or attached [n].; PICKAXE — to use a tool for breaking hard surfaces [v].; BROADAXE — an ancient military weapon; a battleax [n]. Browse words ending in AH for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in XE?
MAXIXE scores 22 points. Runner-up: PICKAXE at 22 points. See words starting with KU for more high-value options.
How many words end in XE?
Our dictionary has 10 words that end in XE. They range from 3 to 11 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in XE?
AXE at just 3 letters. It means: to chop or cut down [v].