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How many words in the English language end x?

There are very few words in the English language that end in the letter "x". Here's why:

* "X" is rarely used as a final letter. It primarily functions as a consonant blend within words, like "box" or "fax".

* English spelling rules favor other endings. Words often end in "-s", "-ed", "-ing", "-ly", "-tion", or "-ness".

Some common words that end in "x":

* Fax

* Fix

* Mix

* Tax

* Hex (and related words like "hexagon")

Words ending in "x" are typically:

* Technical terms: "X-ray", "flux"

* Foreign words: "Aix", "Aix-en-Provence" (French place names)

* Proper nouns: "Knox", "Marx"

While the number of words ending in "x" is relatively small, it's worth noting that there are more words ending in "x" than you might initially think!

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