How many points is AX worth in Scrabble?

AX is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AX?

AX is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to AX?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAX, LAX, MAX, PAX, RAX, SAX, TAX, VAX, WAX, ZAX, AXE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

AX

9 pts

AX is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. AX means "to work on with a certain type of cutting tool".

Meaning & examples

/æks/

Pronunciation: /æks/

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noun

A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.
An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.
A dismissal or rejection.
Example: His girlfriend/boss/schoolmaster gave him the axe.

Synonyms: boot, chop, pink slip, sack

verb

To fell or chop with an axe.
To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel.
Example: He got axed in the last round of firings.

Synonyms: downsize, fire, lay off

noun

The axle of a wheel.

verb

To furnish with an axle.

verb

To request (information, or an answer to a question).
Example: I asked her age.
To put forward (a question) to be answered.
Example: to ask a question
To interrogate or enquire of (a person).
Example: I'm going to ask this lady for directions.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to work on with a certain type of cutting tool

In a sentence: "They ax."

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Word forms

Front hooks

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Back hooks

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AXE10 pts

Letter Values

= 9

AX Scrabble FAQ

Is AX a Scrabble word?: AX is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does AX mean?: to work on with a certain type of cutting tool
How do you use AX in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They ax."
How many points is AX worth in Scrabble?: AX is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AX?: AX is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AX?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAX, LAX, MAX, PAX, RAX, SAX, TAX, VAX, WAX, ZAX, AXE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.