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4-letter words with X as the 3rd letter

A curated list of 4-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when X is fixed in the 3rd slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: boxy, coxa, dexy.

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22 words
Word Definition Length Syllables
boxy42
coxa42
dexy42
doxy42
fixt41
foxy42
luxe41
maxi42
mixt41
moxa42
next41
nixe41
nixy42
pixy42
poxy42
sext41
sexy42
taxa42
taxi42
text41
vext41
waxy42

FAQs

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.