Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 8-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when X is fixed in the 8th slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: aftertax, anthelix, appendix.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| aftertax | 8 | 3 | |
| anthelix | 8 | 3 | |
| appendix | 8 | 3 | |
| aviatrix | 8 | 3 | |
| bandeaux | 8 | 2 | |
| batteaux | 8 | 2 | |
| biconvex | 8 | 3 | |
| bordeaux | 8 | 2 | |
| breadbox | 8 | 2 | |
| chapeaux | 8 | 2 | |
| chateaux | 8 | 2 | |
| cicatrix | 8 | 3 | |
| couteaux | 8 | 2 | |
| crucifix | 8 | 3 | |
| curtalax | 8 | 3 | |
| econobox | 8 | 4 | |
| epicalyx | 8 | 4 | |
| fabliaux | 8 | 2 | |
| fourplex | 8 | 2 | |
| haruspex | 8 | 3 | |
| heretrix | 8 | 3 | |
| heritrix | 8 | 3 | |
| homeobox | 8 | 3 | |
| horsepox | 8 | 3 | |
| intermix | 8 | 3 | |
| interrex | 8 | 3 | |
| intersex | 8 | 3 | |
| jambeaux | 8 | 2 | |
| manteaux | 8 | 2 | |
| matchbox | 8 | 2 | |
| microlux | 8 | 3 | |
| millilux | 8 | 3 | |
| morceaux | 8 | 2 | |
| octuplex | 8 | 3 | |
| orthodox | 8 | 3 | |
| parallax | 8 | 3 | |
| plateaux | 8 | 2 | |
| pontifex | 8 | 3 | |
| precieux | 8 | 2 | |
| quadplex | 8 | 2 | |
| quincunx | 8 | 2 | |
| rondeaux | 8 | 2 | |
| rouleaux | 8 | 2 | |
| sardonyx | 8 | 3 | |
| saucebox | 8 | 3 | |
| smallpox | 8 | 2 | |
| snuffbox | 8 | 2 | |
| soundbox | 8 | 2 | |
| spinifex | 8 | 3 | |
| subindex | 8 | 3 | |
| superfix | 8 | 3 | |
| supersex | 8 | 3 | |
| supertax | 8 | 3 | |
| sweatbox | 8 | 2 | |
| swinepox | 8 | 3 | |
| tableaux | 8 | 2 | |
| toadflax | 8 | 2 | |
| tonneaux | 8 | 2 | |
| transfix | 8 | 2 | |
| trumeaux | 8 | 2 | |
| undertax | 8 | 3 | |
| videotex | 8 | 3 |
How do I play around a fixed X in the 8th 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.