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POLEAXE

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

P 3/4
O 1/1
L 1/2
E 1/1
A 1/1
X 8/8
E 1/1

Definition of POLEAXE

noun

An ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle.

noun

A long-handled battle axe, being a combination of ax, hammer and pike.

verb

To fell someone with, or as if with, a poleaxe.

verb

To astonish; to shock or surprise utterly.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points

Is POLEAXE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, POLEAXE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of POLEAXE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.

Letter Values for POLEAXE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter poleaxe Total
Scrabble 3111181 16
WWF 4121181 18

How to Use POLEAXE in Word Games

POLEAXE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since POLEAXE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble POLEAXE to find 64 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About POLEAXE

What does POLEAXE mean?
POLEAXE is a noun. An ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle.
Is POLEAXE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POLEAXE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POLEAXE worth in Scrabble?
POLEAXE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from POLEAXE?
You can make 64 words from the letters in POLEAXE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.