The letter X
is number 24 in the Latin English alphabet. X is the preferred letter used when
symbolizing something unknown, not just in math where equations are commonly
written as 5 + X = 12, but also in written language like "find X on the
map", or "generation X". X can be traced back to an Arabic word
meaning "thing". The reason X has Arabic roots is that it was used in
early Arabic algebraic texts.
The letter X also has a history in the Ancient Greek language. It is
commonly taken from the letter Xi. When it comes to Classical Greek, there are
thoughts that it came from Chi.
The letter X is a very uncommon letter in the English alphabet and
is commonly used to create a “sc” sound. This is usually when the letter is
used before a vowel, which would usually give the C an S sound.
The letter X has one look, for both the upper case and the lower
case. It is two diagonal lines that form a cross mark. There are times that X
is used in other settings because of this – such as X marks the spot on a map
or when it comes to the use of a cross.
X has only one tile in Scrabble, but drawing it is very lucky since
its worth 8 points. It can be very difficult to place the X, especially if you
already have other rare high scoring tiles on hand like Q and Z. However a few
vowels will save the day, and if you get stuck there's always Scrabble Help
for X to be had.
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