5-Letter Words With X as the Second Letter

All 50 five-letter words with the letter X in the second position. Position-locked filtering is the core mechanic of Wordle — this list shows every valid word where X occupies position 2.

50 words found
AXELS AXIAL AXILE AXILS AXIOM AXION AXITE AXLED AXLES AXMAN AXMEN AXOID AXONE AXONS EXACT EXALT EXAMS EXCEL EXEAT EXECS EXEEM EXEME EXERT EXIES EXILE EXINE EXIST EXITS EXODE EXONS EXPAT EXPEL EXPOS EXTOL EXTRA EXUDE EXULS EXULT EXURB IXIAS IXORA IXTLE OXBOW OXERS OXEYE OXIDE OXIDS OXIME OXIMS OXLIP
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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words have X in position 2?
There are 50 five-letter words with X as the second letter. Examples include: EXACT, EXTRA, AXELS.
How does knowing a letter position help in Wordle?
A green tile in Wordle confirms the exact position of a letter. This list filters to every word with X locked in position 2, giving you a precise shortlist for your next guess.
Are position 2 words with X valid in Scrabble?
Yes — all words in this list come from a verified English dictionary corpus and are valid for standard word games including Scrabble.