7 Letter Words With R and X
Need seven-letter words using both R and X? Here are all 186 from the Collins dictionary, with hydroxy (24 pts) topping the table on points.
7 Letter Words With R and X
About These 7-Letter Words
Every entry among the seven-letter words using both R and X in Collins is collected here and ranked by score. There are 186 to work with, which helps when both letters have to land in the same play.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is hydroxy at 24. Other high scorers include waxwork (24), workbox (23), and exarchy (22). Because every word is exactly seven letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
How these words break down
Out of 186 words, 186 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 26 end in -ES and 14 end in -ER, and 8 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 140 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 149 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
The list is sorted by Scrabble score by default — tap Points, A–Z or Z–A to reorder it, or use the finder to narrow it down by your own tiles.
FAQs - 7 Letter Words with R and X
How many 7-letter words contain both R and X?
There are 186 seven-letter words that contain both R and X in the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary used on this site.
What is the highest-scoring 7-letter word that contains both R and X?
Hydroxy scores 24 points, the highest on this page. Playing all seven tiles at once also earns a 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble.
How is this list of words ordered?
By Scrabble score, highest first. Use the Points, A–Z and Z–A controls above the word list to change the order.
Are these words allowed in Scrabble in North America?
149 of them are also in the North American list (NWL/TWL); the rest are Collins-only.
Can I use these 7-letter words in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts five-letter words, so seven-letter words will not fit. This list is for Scrabble, Words With Friends, crosswords and similar games.
What are some good 7-letter words that contain both R and X?
Examples include hydroxy, waxwork, exacter, and exactor.