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4-Letter Words Starting With EX

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Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With EX

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 4-Letter Words Starting With EX 8 words

How common is EX at the start of four-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 8 four-letter words that start with EX. They average 11.9 points and the best is EXAM (13 points).

Total words
8
Average Scrabble score
11.9
out of 13 max
Everyday words
25%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
C
12.5% of words

Most common last letters

  • c 12.5%
  • d 12.5%
  • l 12.5%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring four-letter word that starts with EX

e 1x 8a 1m 3

E 1 + X 8 + A 1 + M 3 = 13 points

Double word
26 pts
Triple word
39 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

exam

  1. nouna set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge“when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions”
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How many four-letter words that start with EX are there?

There are 8 four-letter words that start with EX in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring four-letter word that starts with EX?

EXAM is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are EXEC (13), EXPO (13), EXED (12).

What are some common four-letter words that start with EX?

Everyday examples include EXAM, EXIT, EXPO, EXEC, EXES. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare four-letter words that start with EX score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include EXED (12), EXUL (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.