How to use this list
A word is listed if it has at least one C 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
- Rare letters shrink a list fast. If one of your letters is J, Q, X or Z, expect a short list – and in tile games, a high-scoring word.
- Need three or more letters? Words with letters finds words that contain every letter you enter.
- Want the letters side by side? Browse words containing a group of letters instead.
- Have a full set of tiles? The word unscrambler shows every word you can make from them.
What you'll find in this list
Some letter pairs turn up in thousands of words; others in only a handful. Here, 357 of the 1,178 words are common, and the longest stretches to 15 letters.
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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 C and X?
Our dictionary has 1,178 words that contain both C and X. Of those, 357 are common everyday words.
Does the order of C 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 C and X?
In our list it's counterexamples, with 15 letters.
What are some common words with C and X?
A few everyday examples are expect, exchange, extract, exercise, complex. 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