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1 six The number after five and before seven; 6.
2 sex The biological category — male or female — based on reproductive roles.
3 tax Money that a government requires people or businesses to pay, used to fund public services.
4 box A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
5 complex Made up of many interconnected parts; not simple.
6 ex A former romantic partner, such as an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, or ex-spouse.
7 fix To repair something that is broken or not working properly.
8 mix To combine two or more substances or things together so they blend.
9 max Shortened form of maximum: the greatest amount or level possible.
10 index An alphabetical list at the back of a book showing where topics can be found.
11 fox A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
12 Alex A unisex given name, most often used as a short form of Alexander or Alexandra.
13 relax To rest and become free of tension, stress, or worry.
14 Xbox Microsoft's line of home video game consoles.
15 Linux The free, open-source operating system kernel created by Linus Torvalds in 1991.
16 phoenix A mythical bird said to burn up and then rise again from its own ashes.
17 Netflix To watch a show or movie on the streaming service Netflix, often used casually for binge-watching.
18 Matrix A grid of numbers or values arranged in rows and columns, used in mathematics and computing.
19 appendix Extra material added at the end of a book or document, giving background or supporting details.
20 remix A new version of a song created by changing or rearranging its original elements.
21 orthodox Following the traditional, widely accepted beliefs or practices of a religion or system of thought.
22 wax A soft, oily solid substance, such as beeswax or paraffin, used for candles, polish, and other purposes.
23 Essex A county in eastern England, on the North Sea coast northeast of London.
24 rex A king, especially used as a title in ancient Rome or in formal Latin-style titles.
25 cox Short for coxswain: the person who steers a rowing boat and calls the stroke rate for the crew.
26 Halifax A town in West Yorkshire, England.
27 prix Another word for a prize, mostly seen in borrowed French phrases.
28 Felix A male given name from Latin.
29 Sox An informal or trademark spelling of "socks," best known from baseball team names.
30 Marx A German surname, most famously borne by the philosopher and economist Karl Marx (1818-1883).
31 Knox A Scottish surname and given name, from a place name meaning "round hill."
32 fax A document sent electronically over a phone line to be printed at the other end, or the machine that sends and...
33 IX A gloss used in sign-language transcription to mark a pointing sign (indicating a person, place, or thing).
34 Sussex A breed of domestic chicken, reared for both its meat and its eggs, known for its calm temperament and reddish...
35 paradox A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
36 flex To bend a joint or tighten a muscle, often to show strength.
37 aux An auxiliary input on a sound system, used to plug in an external audio device.
38 climax The most intense, exciting, or important point in a story, event, or series of events.
39 influx A large number of people or things arriving at once.
40 syntax The set of rules governing how words are arranged to form correct phrases and sentences in a language.
41 lax Not strict or careful; loose in standards or discipline.
42 annex A separate or attached building added to a larger one.
43 apex The highest point of something, especially where it comes to a point; the peak or pinnacle.
44 Bordeaux A city in southwestern France, and by extension, the wine produced in the surrounding region.
45 Bronx A cocktail made with gin, vermouth, and orange juice.
46 flux A state of continuous change.
47 lex A law, especially one from ancient Roman legal tradition.
48 Ajax A hero of Greek mythology who fought in the Trojan War, known for his great strength.
49 cortex The outer layer of an organ or body part, especially the brain or a kidney.
50 Sioux A group of Native American peoples of the Great Plains, or a member of these peoples.
51 ox A castrated adult male of domestic cattle, traditionally used to pull carts or ploughs.
52 Fairfax An English surname and place name, also a county in Virginia, USA.
53 reflex An automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus, happening without conscious thought.
54 Tex A unit of linear mass density used for measuring the thickness of yarn or fibre.
55 vortex A spinning mass of air, water, or other matter that pulls things toward its centre, such as a whirlpool or whi...
56 hoax Something made up on purpose to trick or deceive people.
57 latex The milky fluid produced by certain plants, especially rubber trees, that hardens on contact with air and is u...
58 XXX Marking content as explicit or hardcore pornographic material.
59 faux Fake or imitation, especially of a material or style.
60 inbox The folder in an email or messaging app where new messages arrive.
61 Jax A unisex given name, often used as a short form of Jackson or Jaxon.
62 Ax US spelling variant of axe: a tool with a heavy blade and long handle used for chopping wood.
63 lux The standard unit of illuminance — how much light is falling on a surface — equal to one lumen per square metr...
64 mailbox A box where mail is delivered or collected.
65 Rolex A luxury wristwatch made by the Swiss company Rolex.
66 smallpox A severe, often fatal infectious disease caused by the variola virus, eradicated worldwide in the 1970s.
67 FedEx FedEx, a major courier and package delivery company.
68 Hendrix A surname, a variant spelling of Hendricks, made famous by guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
69 codex A manuscript book, especially an old one, made of bound pages rather than a scroll.
70 helix A three-dimensional spiral curve, like the shape of a screw thread or a spiral staircase.
71 gearbox The enclosed unit in a vehicle that houses the gears and connects to the gear lever.
72 pax Peace, or a truce, especially a period of stability enforced by a dominant power.
73 jinx A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
74 anthrax A serious infectious disease, caused by a bacterium, that mainly affects livestock like cattle and sheep but c...
75 hex To cast a spell on someone, especially a harmful or evil one; to bewitch.
76 Lennox A Scottish surname and given name derived from a place name meaning "field of elms."
77 unorthodox Departing from what is usual, accepted, or expected.
78 Wilcox An English surname, a variant of Wilcock, ultimately derived from "William."
79 flax A slender plant grown for its fibers (used to make linen) and its seeds (linseed).
80 dex Short informal term for dexterity, especially a character's skill stat in video games and tabletop RPGs.
81 duplex A house divided into two separate living units, or a single home with two floors.
82 Amex Informal short form of American Express, referring to the company or one of its credit cards.
83 Asterix The title character of a French comic book series about an Ancient Gaulish warrior, created by René Goscinny a...
84 Babineaux A surname of French origin, common in Louisiana Cajun communities.
85 Bax A surname, notably borne by English composer Arnold Bax.
86 Beatrix A female given name, a Latinate variant of Beatrice.
87 beeswax The wax bees produce to build honeycomb, later used in candles, polish, and cosmetics.
88 Bendix A surname of German origin, also known as an American manufacturing company brand.
89 Bex A pet form of the female name Rebecca.
90 bix Informal short form of "biscuits".
91 BMX Bicycle motocross — a sport of racing or performing stunts on small, sturdy off-road bicycles.
92 Botox A brand name for a purified form of botulinum toxin, injected in small amounts to temporarily smooth wrinkles...
93 cervix The narrow lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
94 chatterbox A person who talks a great deal, often more than others want to hear.
95 chillax To relax completely and stop worrying about something.
96 coax To gently persuade someone to do something through patience or flattery.
97 coccyx The small, triangular bone at the very bottom of the spine, formed from fused vertebrae; the tailbone.
98 crucifix A cross bearing a figure of Christ, often worn as jewellery or displayed as a religious symbol.
99 crux The most important or decisive point of a matter.
100 CX Customer experience: the whole of how a customer feels about dealing with a company, across every interaction...
101 Dax A masculine given name of French origin, also the name of a spa town in southwestern France.
102 detox The process of clearing harmful substances such as alcohol or drugs from the body.
103 Deveraux A surname of Norman French origin, a variant spelling of Devereux.
104 Devereaux A surname of Norman French origin, meaning "from Évreux," a town in Normandy.
105 Dix A surname of English or French origin, sometimes a shortened form of Dickson or Dixon.
106 dominatrix A woman who takes the controlling, dominant role in a sexual relationship or encounter, especially as a profes...
107 dox To publish someone's private personal information online without their consent, typically their home address,...
108 equinox Either of the two times a year (around March 20 and September 22) when day and night are of roughly equal leng...
109 Foxx A surname, notably used by entertainers such as Jamie Foxx and Redd Foxx.
110 icebox An old-fashioned insulated box or cabinet that used blocks of ice to keep food cool, before electric refrigera...
111 jukebox A coin-operated machine that plays a chosen song from its collection of records or discs.
112 kleenex A disposable paper tissue, from the brand name.
113 Lacroix A surname of French origin, meaning "the cross."
114 larynx The part of the throat containing the vocal cords, involved in producing sound and protecting the airway.
115 Lenox A surname and place name, a variant spelling of Lennox.
116 letterbox A slot or box, typically at the front of a house, through which mail is delivered.
117 lockbox A small, lockable box used to store valuables or keys securely.
118 Lomax A surname originating from a former place name in Lancashire, England.
119 lox Salmon cured in brine and cold-smoked, served raw rather than cooked.
120 lunchbox A container used to carry a packed meal, especially to school or work.
121 lynx A medium-sized wild cat with tufted ears and a short tail, found in forests across the Northern Hemisphere.
122 Maddox A male given name, from a Welsh surname.
123 Mannix An Irish surname, also known from the title character of the American television series "Mannix."
124 Margaux A female given name of French origin.
125 matchbox A small box used to hold matches.
126 minx A flirtatious, cheeky, or mischievous young woman.
127 multiplex A large cinema building containing several separate screens.
128 nix Nothing, zero.
129 nox Any of several nitrogen oxide gases produced by burning fuel, a major source of air pollution.
130 Nyx In Greek mythology, the primordial goddess personifying night.
131 onyx A banded gemstone form of quartz, often black and white, used in jewelry and carvings.
132 phalanx A tight military formation of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder with shields and spears, used in ancient...
133 phlox A garden plant with clusters of small, brightly colored flowers, popular in flower beds.
134 pneumothorax A collapsed lung caused by air leaking into the space between the lung and chest wall, usually from injury.
135 Pollux A bright star in the constellation Gemini.
136 pox A disease that causes spots or pockmarks on the skin, such as chickenpox or smallpox.
137 prefix A group of letters added to the front of a word to change its meaning, such as un- in unhappy or re- in rewrit...
138 RDX A powerful high explosive used in military munitions and industrial blasting.
139 redux Brought back or revived — placed after a noun to signal that something has returned in a new version or a new...
140 reflux A backward flow, especially of stomach acid up into the throat.
141 Rolodex A rotating desktop file used to store contact cards, or, more broadly, one's network of professional contacts.
142 roux A cooked mixture of fat and flour used as a base to thicken sauces, soups, and stews.
143 Rx A doctor's prescription, or the symbol printed on a prescription form and on pharmacy signage to mark it as on...
144 sandbox A shallow box filled with sand for children to play in.
145 sax Informal short form of "saxophone."
146 semtex A plastic explosive that can be molded by hand and is stable enough to be shaped without detonating.
147 shoebox The cardboard box a pair of shoes is sold in.
148 soapbox A makeshift platform someone stands on to give an impromptu speech, or, figuratively, any opportunity to voice...
149 spandex A stretchy synthetic fabric prized for its elasticity.
150 sphinx A mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body, most famously the giant statue near Egypt's Great Pyr...
151 Styx In Greek mythology, the river separating the world of the living from the underworld; also the name of an Amer...
152 suffix A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or its grammatical role, such as -ness in...
153 supermax A prison with the strictest, highest level of security.
154 sux Informal spelling of "sucks," meaning something is bad or disappointing.
155 telex A now largely obsolete network of teleprinters used to send typed messages over long distances, or a message s...
156 thorax The part of the body between the neck and abdomen, containing the heart and lungs; also the cavity itself.
157 toolbox A case or box used to store and carry tools.
158 tox Under the influence of a drug or poison; showing signs of toxicity.
159 Trix A feminine given name, a pet form of Beatrix or Beatrice, meaning "she who brings happiness."
160 Tux Informal shortening of tuxedo, a formal dinner jacket suit.
161 Twix A candy bar made of two crunchy biscuit fingers coated in caramel and chocolate.
162 unisex Designed to be suitable for people of any sex or gender.
163 vertex A point where two or more lines, edges or curves meet; a corner of a shape or angle.
164 vex To annoy or irritate someone.
165 VX A highly toxic nerve agent developed as a chemical weapon.
166 Wessex A historic Anglo-Saxon kingdom in southern England, and the fictional setting of Thomas Hardy's novels.
167 Xanax A well-known brand name for the anti-anxiety drug alprazolam.
168 xerox Informally, a photocopy, or the machine that makes one — from the brand name Xerox.