Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when X is fixed in the 9th slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: aboideaux, aboiteaux, directrix.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| aboideaux | 9 | 3 | |
| aboiteaux | 9 | 3 | |
| directrix | 9 | 3 | |
| disclimax | 9 | 3 | |
| executrix | 9 | 4 | |
| flambeaux | 9 | 2 | |
| heterodox | 9 | 4 | |
| mediatrix | 9 | 3 | |
| multiplex | 9 | 3 | |
| neocortex | 9 | 3 | |
| pepperbox | 9 | 3 | |
| priedieux | 9 | 2 | |
| prothorax | 9 | 3 | |
| retroflex | 9 | 3 | |
| shadowbox | 9 | 3 | |
| strongbox | 9 | 2 | |
| subclimax | 9 | 3 | |
| testatrix | 9 | 3 | |
| tinderbox | 9 | 3 |
How do I play around a fixed X in the 9th 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.