37 Words Starting With XEN
The prefix XEN appears in 37 words, from 5-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 10-letter words with 13 entries. Average word length: 9.2 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 XEN: XENOPHOBICALLY (33 pts), XENOPHOBIC (26 pts), XENODIAGNOSTIC (25 pts), XENOPHOBIAS (25 pts), XENOPHOBES (24 pts). The shortest is XENIA (5 letters) and the longest is XENODIAGNOSTIC (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in NORE.
Notable words: XENIA — the effect on a hybrid strain produced by transferring pollen from one strain to the seed of another strain [n].; XENIAL — of or concerning hospitality towards guests [adj].; XENOPUS — a frog native to southern Africa [n].; XENOGAMY — cross-fertilization [n]. Browse words starting with WHEN for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with XEN?
XENOPHOBICALLY scores 33 points. Runner-up: XENOPHOBIC at 26 points. See words ending in U for more high-value options.
How many words start with XEN?
Our dictionary has 37 words that start with XEN. They range from 5 to 14 letters, with 10-letter words being the most common (13).
What is the shortest word that starts with XEN?
XENIA at just 5 letters. It means: the effect on a hybrid strain produced by transferring pollen from one strain to the seed of another strain [n].