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Is WAX a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, WAX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WAX mean?

  1. noun

    any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water

  2. verb

    cover with wax

    “wax the car”

  3. verb

    go up or advance

    “Sales were climbing after prices were lowered”

  4. verb

    increase in phase

    “the moon is waxing”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

3

Letters

W (4) + A (1) + X (8) = 13 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 WAX

Single letters that turn WAX 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 hooks1

Words you can make from WAX

The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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