5 Letter Words Starting With EX

12 common words, 13 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for EX
EXERTEXTRAEXILEEXTOLEXPEL

In 5-letter words starting with EX, the most common letters in position 3 are: A, I, T, U, E.

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WordTypeDefinition
EXACTadjectivenot approximated in any way; precise and accurate
EXALTverbto hold someone in very high regard; to raise in status
EXAMSnounformal tests of knowledge or ability; examinations
EXCELverbto be exceptionally good at something; to surpass others
EXERTverbto apply effort, influence, or pressure to something
EXILEnounthe state of being barred from one's native country
EXISTverbto have objective reality; to be present in the world
EXPELverbto force someone to leave a place or organisation
EXTOLverbto praise enthusiastically; to speak very highly of
EXTRAadjectiveadded to an existing or usual amount; more than necessary
EXUDEverbto slowly release or radiate a quality or emotion outward
EXULTverbto feel or show triumphant joy or elation
Adjectives
EXACTEXTRA
Verbs
EXALTEXCELEXERTEXISTEXPELEXTOLEXUDEEXULT
Nouns
EXAMSEXILEEXURB

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How many 5-letter words start with EX?

This list has 13 five-letter words starting with EX that have definitions. 12 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 5 of them.

What are the best EX words for Wordle?

If EX is confirmed in positions 1–2, try EXERT, EXTRA, EXILE. Those words are in Wordle's answer list and cover common letters in the remaining slots.

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