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How many words in the English language start with letter X?

There are surprisingly few words in the English language that start with the letter X!

Common words:

* X-ray

* Xerox (a brand name, but often used as a verb)

Less common words:

* Xenon (a chemical element)

* Xenophobia (fear of foreigners)

* Xylophone (a musical instrument)

* Xylography (the art of wood engraving)

Words derived from proper nouns:

* Xanthippe (a woman known for her temper, from a Greek name)

* Xavier (a male name, often associated with Saint Francis Xavier)

Technical terms:

* X chromosome (a type of chromosome)

* X-axis (a horizontal axis in a coordinate system)

Other:

* X marks the spot (a common phrase)

There are other words that begin with X, but they are mostly technical or specialized terms, foreign words, or abbreviations.

Therefore, there are a limited number of words that begin with X in the English language, compared to other letters.

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