Definition of POX
A disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pockmarks.
Syphilis.
A curse.
To infect with the pox, or syphilis.
Word Details
Is POX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like POX are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for POX
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | x | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 8 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 8 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POX
3 words from the letters in POX
2-letter words
How to Use POX in Word Games
POX is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: POX is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble POX to find 3 additional valid words.