Codex

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

An ancient manuscript text in book form, or an official list of medicines.

“The Codex Sinaiticus is one of the oldest surviving Bible manuscripts.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

co·dex

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Wordle

"Codex" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.

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Scrabble

"Codex" is worth 15 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile X — land it on a premium square for a big swing.

Words Related to Codex

Anagrams of Codex

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

coxed

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “codex” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

codec coded coden coder codes podex

Words you can make from Codex

Shorter words formed from the letters in “codex”.

code coed deco ecod

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