EX — Is EX a Scrabble Word?
EX is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
E = 1 + X = 8 = 9 points in Scrabble. EX is a common English word. On a triple-word square it is worth 27 points; in Words With Friends it scores 9 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to EX
Hooks let you play a word alongside EX and score both. EX takes 7 front hooks and 0 back hooks.
Front hooks (letter + EX)
- DEX11
- HEX13
- KEX14
- LEX10
- REX10
- SEX10
- VEX13
Back hooks (EX + letter)
None in TWL06.
3 letter words containing EX (7)
- SEX10
- REX10
- LEX10
- HEX13
- DEX11
- VEX13
- KEX14
4 letter words starting with EX (7)
- EXIT11
- EXAM13
- EXPO13
- EXEC13
- EXES11
- EXON11
- EXED12
5 letter words starting with EX (20)
- EXTRA12
- EXIST12
- EXACT14
- EXAMS14
- EXILE12
- EXCEL14
- EXITS12
- EXERT12
- EXPEL14
- EXECS14
- EXPAT14
- EXPOS14
- EXALT12
- EXUDE13
- EXINE12
- EXING13
- EXONS12
- EXTOL12
- EXULT12
- EXURB14
About this word check
Two-letter words like EX are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is EX a Scrabble word?
Yes. EX is valid in TWL06 and scores 9 points.
Is EX valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. EX is in the ENABLE word list and scores 9 WWF points.
How many points is EX?
It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
Is EX a two-letter word?
Yes. EX has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to EX?
Front hooks: DEX, HEX, KEX, LEX, REX, SEX, VEX. Back hooks: none.
How is EX scored?
E = 1 + X = 8 = 9 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.