x's

Crosses on paper

X's is the plural of the letter X, used when counting or listing multiple instances: There are three x's in that equation.

X's also appears in the phrase x's and o's, representing kisses (or hugs, depending on convention) at the end of letters and messages, or the symbols used in diagramming football plays.

multiplication

times

Occurrences or multiplications

equation · calculation · arithmetic · math · algebra · coefficient · expression · variable · formula · operation

marking

checkmark

Symbol indicating approval

illiterate · signing · document · spot · location · target · treasure · map · indicates · designation

possessive

belonging

State of fitting in

genitive · attribution · someone's · whose · possessions · assets · one's · theirs · hers · his

kisses

hugs

Affectionate arm wraps

letter · card · sweetheart · endearment · closing · regards · fondly · smooches · pecks · warmth

Opposites
marking/notation symbols

x'scheckmarks

Symbols indicating approval

check marks · ticks · checks · approvals · passes

game symbols (tic-tac-toe)

x'so's

Circular letters or symbols

noughts · circles · hugs · zeroes · zeros

Phrases
Family

x, axes, exes

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G