When a noun ends in "x" where does the possessive apostrophe go?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-25T17:41:47

The apostrophe is placed between the 'x' and the 's'.

The possessive form of nouns ending with 'x' will have the apostrophe placed between the 'x' and the 's'. For example:

Rex's favourite ball was lost.

The box's lid would not close properly.

The farmer cleaned the ox's shed.