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Is AXE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AXE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AXE 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

10

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

3

Letters

A (1) + X (8) + E (1) = 10 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 AXE

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

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Words you can make from AXE

The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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