Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 4-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when X is fixed in the 2nd slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: axal, axed, axel.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| axal | 4 | 2 | |
| axed | 4 | 2 | |
| axel | 4 | 2 | |
| axes | 4 | 2 | |
| axil | 4 | 2 | |
| axis | 4 | 2 | |
| axle | 4 | 1 | |
| axon | 4 | 2 | |
| exam | 4 | 2 | |
| exec | 4 | 2 | |
| exes | 4 | 2 | |
| exit | 4 | 2 | |
| exon | 4 | 2 | |
| expo | 4 | 2 | |
| ixia | 4 | 2 | |
| oxen | 4 | 2 | |
| oxes | 4 | 2 | |
| oxid | 4 | 2 | |
| oxim | 4 | 2 |
How do I play around a fixed X in the 2nd 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.