Your daily dose of word puzzle magic
Stuck on a crossword clue? Find 3-letter words with X as the 3rd letter. Popular examples include BOX, COX, DEX, plus DUX, FAX, FIX and many more. Each word links to its dictionary entry for deeper understanding.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| box | 3 | 1 | |
| cox | 3 | 1 | |
| dex | 3 | 1 | |
| dux | 3 | 1 | |
| fax | 3 | 1 | |
| fix | 3 | 1 | |
| fox | 3 | 1 | |
| gox | 3 | 1 | |
| hex | 3 | 1 | |
| kex | 3 | 1 | |
| lax | 3 | 1 | |
| lex | 3 | 1 | |
| lox | 3 | 1 | |
| lux | 3 | 1 | |
| max | 3 | 1 | |
| mix | 3 | 1 | |
| nix | 3 | 1 | |
| pax | 3 | 1 | |
| pix | 3 | 1 | |
| pox | 3 | 1 | |
| pyx | 3 | 1 | |
| rax | 3 | 1 | |
| rex | 3 | 1 | |
| sax | 3 | 1 | |
| sex | 3 | 1 | |
| six | 3 | 1 | |
| sox | 3 | 1 | |
| tax | 3 | 1 | |
| tux | 3 | 1 | |
| vex | 3 | 1 | |
| vox | 3 | 1 | |
| wax | 3 | 1 | |
| zax | 3 | 1 |
How do I play around a fixed X in the 3rd slot?
Try mixing common consonant clusters (ST, TR, CH) in other positions while keeping X locked.
Why are uncommon words included?
We compile from a broad English list. Skim the top rows for more common picks.
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