ZEER-oks
XEROX A photocopy or to make a photocopy; originally a trademarked name for a photocopying process.
Yes. XEROX is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 19 points in Scrabble, 19 in Words With Friends and 19 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | X | E | R | O | X | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 19 |
| Words With Friends | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 19 |
| Wordfeud | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 19 |
Xerox originally referred to a trademarked brand of photocopying machines and the xerographic process they used. Through widespread use, it became a generic term for any photocopy or the act of photocopying, though technically it remains a registered trademark.
The xerographic process, invented by Chester Carlson in 1938, revolutionized document reproduction. It uses electrostatic charges and dry ink (toner) to create copies, replacing earlier wet chemical processes. This innovation transformed offices worldwide.
In word games, XEROX is particularly valuable as a common 5-letter word starting with X, one of the highest-scoring letters. Its familiar spelling and everyday usage make it more accessible than many exotic X words.
The word 'Xerox' was coined in 1959 from Greek roots: 'xeros' meaning 'dry' and 'graphein' meaning 'to write.' This reflected the dry copying process that distinguished xerography from earlier wet photographic methods. The Haloid Company adopted the name Xerox and eventually became Xerox Corporation.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of XEROX.
Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.
Words inside XEROX: 9 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: REXEXOXOREROEEROEORRE. See all words from XEROX.