Alex

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A unisex given name, often short for Alexander or Alexandra. Used as a proper noun.

“Alex scored the winning goal in the match.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈæ.lɪks/

Syllables

al·ex

Related Words

Synonyms

name person

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Vowels A and E, uncommon X at end.

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points due to X, but proper nouns usually not allowed.

Words Related to Alex

Anagrams of Alex

Words that use exactly the same letters as “alex”.

axel axle exla

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “alex” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

alea alec alee alef alem alen ales alew alix amex apex flex ilex

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “alex”.

axels axile axled axles exalt latex laxer lexia nexal relax

Longer words starting with Alex

Words that begin with “alex”.

alexander alexandria

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