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Is AX a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AX mean?

  1. noun

    an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

  2. verb

    chop or split with an ax

    “axe wood”

  3. verb

    terminate

    “The NSF axed the research program and stopped funding it”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

2

Letters

A (1) + X (8) = 9 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for AX

Single letters that turn AX into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks10

Back hooks1

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