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Well, honey, the letter "x" can make two sounds. It can make the sound like in "box" or "fox," which is /ks/, or it can make the sound like in "xylophone" or "x-ray," which is /z/. So, buckle up and remember those two sounds next time you're playing Scrabble.

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