6 Letter Words That Start With OX

There are 23+ six letter words beginning with OX in our English dictionary. Every six-letter OX word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with OX.

Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With OX

oxygen 17
oxford 17
oxalic 15
oxalis 13
oxbows 18
oxcart 15
oxeyes 16
oxgall 14
oxgang 15
oxgate 14
oxherd 17
oxhide 17

All 6-Letter Words Starting With OX (16 words)

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How Common is OX as a Start 6 Letter word?

There are 23 6-letter words starting with OX in English. The average Scrabble score here is 15.4, with -S endings dominating (30% of them).

Total Words
23
Avg Scrabble Score
15.4
Most Common Ending (30%)
S
Top Vowel Pairs
EA
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Highest-Scoring 6-Letter OX-Words in Scrabble

oxymel 18
oxbows 18
oxhide 17
oxford 17
oxygen 17
oxherd 17

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with OX?

18 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with OX is oxymel with a total of 18 points.

O 1
X 8
Y 4
M 3
E 1
L 1
noun 1. A medicinal drink or syrup made of vinegar and honey, sometimes with other ingredients.

FAQ 6 Letter Words That Start With OX

  • How many 6 letter words starting with OX are in the English dictionary?

    There are 23 6-letter words in the English dictionary that start with OX. The average Scrabble score across them is 15.4.

  • Are there any rare 6 letter words starting with OX worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 6-letter words like "oxidic", "oxgall", "oxcart", "oxford" start with OX and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "oxford" is worth 17 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 6 letter words starting with OX?

    Everyday 6-letter words starting with OX include "oxygen", "oxford", "oxalic", "oxalis", "oxbows".

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