Definition of SAX
A slate-cutter's hammer; slate-ax.
A knife or sword; a dagger about 50 cm (20 inches) in length.
To cut or slash with a sharp instrument; incise; scarify.
A single-reed instrument musical instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and with a distinctive loop bringing the bell upwards.
Word Details
Is SAX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SAX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SAX are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SAX
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | a | x | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SAX
3 words from the letters in SAX
2-letter words
How to Use SAX in Word Games
SAX is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SAX 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 SAX to find 3 additional valid words.