Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-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: axels, axial, axile.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| axels | 5 | 2 | |
| axial | 5 | 2 | |
| axile | 5 | 2 | |
| axils | 5 | 2 | |
| axing | 5 | 2 | |
| axiom | 5 | 2 | |
| axion | 5 | 2 | |
| axite | 5 | 2 | |
| axled | 5 | 2 | |
| axles | 5 | 2 | |
| axman | 5 | 2 | |
| axmen | 5 | 2 | |
| axone | 5 | 2 | |
| axons | 5 | 2 | |
| exact | 5 | 2 | |
| exalt | 5 | 2 | |
| exams | 5 | 2 | |
| excel | 5 | 2 | |
| execs | 5 | 2 | |
| exert | 5 | 2 | |
| exile | 5 | 2 | |
| exine | 5 | 2 | |
| exing | 5 | 2 | |
| exist | 5 | 2 | |
| exits | 5 | 2 | |
| exons | 5 | 2 | |
| expat | 5 | 2 | |
| expel | 5 | 2 | |
| expos | 5 | 2 | |
| extol | 5 | 2 | |
| extra | 5 | 2 | |
| exude | 5 | 2 | |
| exult | 5 | 2 | |
| exurb | 5 | 2 | |
| ixias | 5 | 2 | |
| ixora | 5 | 3 | |
| ixtle | 5 | 1 | |
| oxbow | 5 | 2 | |
| oxeye | 5 | 1 | |
| oxide | 5 | 2 | |
| oxids | 5 | 2 | |
| oxime | 5 | 2 | |
| oxims | 5 | 2 | |
| oxlip | 5 | 2 | |
| oxter | 5 | 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.