21 Words Starting With XA
The prefix XA appears in 21 words, from 7-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 9 entries. Average word length: 8.6 letters.
X is the rarest starting letter in standard dictionaries. Most X-words come from Greek (xeno-, xylo-) or are scientific terms. In word games, knowing them gives a major edge.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with XA: XANTHOPHYLLS (30 pts), XANTHOPHYLL (29 pts), XANTHOMATA (22 pts), XANTHOMAS (21 pts), XANTHOMA (20 pts). The shortest is XANTHAN (7 letters) and the longest is XANTHOPHYLLS (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in LOG.
Notable words: XANTHAN — a gum produced by culture fermentation of glucose, used as a stabilizer [n].; XANTHANS — a gum produced by culture fermentation of glucose, used as a stabilizer [n].; XANTHATES — a salt of xanthic acid [n]. Browse words starting with FIZ for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with XA?
XANTHOPHYLLS scores 30 points. Runner-up: XANTHOPHYLL at 29 points. See words ending in DAG for more high-value options.
How many words start with XA?
Our dictionary has 21 words that start with XA. They range from 7 to 12 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (9).
What is the shortest word that starts with XA?
XANTHAN at just 7 letters. It means: a gum produced by culture fermentation of glucose, used as a stabilizer [n].