Yes, AX is a valid word.AX is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means a chopping tool.
AX in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 9 | 18 | 27 |
| Words With Friends | 9 | 18 | 27 |
Two-letter words like AX are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, AX forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for AX
AX takes 9 front hooks and 1 back hook.
Front hooks: FAX, LAX, MAX, PAX, RAX, SAX, TAX, WAX, ZAX
Back hooks: AXE
Anagrams and words inside AX
No other word in our dictionary uses exactly the letters of AX.
Longer words that start or end with AX
Our dictionary has 77 longer words that begin with AX and 65 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is AXIOMATIZATIONS at 33 Scrabble points.
Starting with AX:
AXE, AXAL, AXED, AXEL, AXES, AXIL, AXIS, AXLE, AXON, AXELS, AXIAL, AXILE, AXILS, AXING, AXIOM, AXION, AXITE, AXLED, AXLES, AXMAN, AXMEN, AXONE, AXONS, AXEMAN and 53 more
Ending with AX:
FAX, LAX, MAX, PAX, RAX, SAX, TAX, WAX, ZAX, COAX, FLAX, HOAX, ADDAX, BORAX, DEWAX, GALAX, HAPAX, HYRAX, RELAX, RETAX, REWAX, BANJAX, BOMBAX, CLIMAX and 41 more
Frequently asked questions
Is AX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. AX is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does AX mean?
AX means a chopping tool.
How many points is AX worth?
AX is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to AX?
AX takes 9 front hooks and 1 back hook. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: FAX, LAX, MAX, PAX, RAX, AXE.