How to use this list
A word is listed if it has at least one B and at least one X, anywhere and in any order. Common words come first and are marked with a small dot; switch Common words only off to add rarer words. Long lists are split into pages of 300.
- Pick a length with the tabs above the list.
- Add a start, an end or more letters in the filter bar.
- Sort by common words first, A to Z, or Z to A.
- Copy one word with a tap, or use Copy all or Download.
Tips for finding words with two letters
Pairs of letters make good puzzle clues and classroom challenges: ask someone to name a word with both letters before the timer runs out, then check this list for the answers they missed.
If you need more than two letters, words with letters takes as many as you like. For letters that must sit together, browse words containing them. And when you know the length and some positions, the crossword helper fills in the gaps.
What you'll find in this list
Common words sit at the top because they're the most useful: they're the likely answers in guessing puzzles and the safe choices in games with friends. Rare words follow when you turn Common words only off, and they're often the most interesting ones on the page.
Curious about a word? Open its three-dot menu to see a short definition when we have one, along with its syllables and links to rhymes and anagrams.
More ways to search
- Words that start with or words that end in any letters.
- Words containing a group of letters side by side.
- Words with letters – as many letters as you like, in any order.
- The word finder for letters, length and patterns together.
- Unusual lists such as words without vowels and words with Q but no U.
Questions
How many words have both B and X?
Our dictionary has 490 words that contain both B and X. Of those, 104 are common everyday words.
Does the order of B and X matter?
No. A word is listed if it contains both letters anywhere, in either order. To find the two letters side by side, use words containing.
What is the longest word with B and X?
In our list it's unexceptionable, with 15 letters.
What are some common words with B and X?
A few everyday examples are box, exhibit, boxer, flexible, taxicab. Common words come first in the list and are marked with a small dot.
How do I find words with three or more letters I choose?
Use words with letters. Type every letter the word must contain, and it lists the words that have them all, in any order.
Last updated October 2, 2026