Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 6-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when X is fixed in the 6th slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: adieux, afflux, auspex.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| adieux | 6 | 2 | |
| afflux | 6 | 2 | |
| auspex | 6 | 2 | |
| banjax | 6 | 2 | |
| biflex | 6 | 2 | |
| bijoux | 6 | 2 | |
| bollix | 6 | 2 | |
| bollox | 6 | 2 | |
| bombax | 6 | 2 | |
| bombyx | 6 | 2 | |
| caudex | 6 | 2 | |
| cervix | 6 | 2 | |
| climax | 6 | 2 | |
| coccyx | 6 | 2 | |
| commix | 6 | 2 | |
| convex | 6 | 2 | |
| cortex | 6 | 2 | |
| cowpox | 6 | 2 | |
| diplex | 6 | 2 | |
| duplex | 6 | 2 | |
| earwax | 6 | 2 | |
| efflux | 6 | 2 | |
| fornix | 6 | 2 | |
| hallux | 6 | 2 | |
| hatbox | 6 | 2 | |
| hotbox | 6 | 2 | |
| icebox | 6 | 3 | |
| influx | 6 | 2 | |
| larynx | 6 | 2 | |
| lummox | 6 | 2 | |
| mastix | 6 | 2 | |
| matrix | 6 | 2 | |
| meninx | 6 | 2 | |
| nontax | 6 | 2 | |
| outbox | 6 | 2 | |
| outfox | 6 | 2 | |
| paxwax | 6 | 2 | |
| pegbox | 6 | 2 | |
| phenix | 6 | 2 | |
| pickax | 6 | 2 | |
| poleax | 6 | 2 | |
| pollex | 6 | 2 | |
| prefix | 6 | 2 | |
| premix | 6 | 2 | |
| pretax | 6 | 2 | |
| prolix | 6 | 2 | |
| reflex | 6 | 2 | |
| reflux | 6 | 2 | |
| scolex | 6 | 2 | |
| silvex | 6 | 2 | |
| skybox | 6 | 2 | |
| smilax | 6 | 2 | |
| spadix | 6 | 2 | |
| sphinx | 6 | 1 | |
| sphynx | 6 | 1 | |
| storax | 6 | 2 | |
| styrax | 6 | 2 | |
| subfix | 6 | 2 | |
| suffix | 6 | 2 | |
| surtax | 6 | 2 | |
| syntax | 6 | 2 | |
| syrinx | 6 | 2 | |
| teabox | 6 | 2 | |
| thorax | 6 | 2 | |
| unisex | 6 | 3 | |
| vernix | 6 | 2 | |
| vertex | 6 | 2 | |
| volvox | 6 | 2 | |
| vortex | 6 | 2 |
How do I play around a fixed X in the 6th 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.