48 Words Starting With XY
The prefix XY appears in 48 words, from 4-letter words up to 13 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 11 entries. Average word length: 8.0 letters.
X is the rarest starting letter in standard dictionaries. Most X-words come from Greek (xeno-, xylo-) or are scientific terms. In word games, knowing them gives a major edge.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with XY: XYLOGRAPHICAL (31 pts), XYLOGRAPHIC (29 pts), XYLOGRAPHING (29 pts), XYLOGRAPHY (29 pts), XYLOGRAPHED (28 pts). The shortest is XYST (4 letters) and the longest is XYLOGRAPHICAL (13 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in PANE.
Notable words: XYST — (historical) a long covered portico or court used by ancient Greek athletes for exercises [n].; XYLAN — a substance found in cell walls of plants [n].; XYLANS — a substance found in cell walls of plants [n].; XYLENES — a flammable hydrocarbon [n]. Browse words starting with CHRO for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with XY?
XYLOGRAPHICAL scores 31 points. Runner-up: XYLOGRAPHIC at 29 points. See words ending in DONG for more high-value options.
How many words start with XY?
Our dictionary has 48 words that start with XY. They range from 4 to 13 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (11).
What is the shortest word that starts with XY?
XYST at just 4 letters. It means: (historical) a long covered portico or court used by ancient Greek athletes for exercises [n].