Definition of TAX
Money paid to the government other than for transaction-specific goods and services.
A burdensome demand.
"a heavy tax on time or health"
A task exacted from one who is under control; a contribution or service, the rendering of which is imposed upon a subject.
To impose and collect a tax from (a person or company).
"Some think to tax the wealthy is the fairest."
To impose and collect a tax on (something).
"Some think to tax wealth is destructive of a private sector."
To make excessive demands on.
"Do not tax my patience."
Synonyms of TAX
Words with similar meaning
Examples of TAX in a Sentence
- "a heavy tax on time or health"
- "Some think to tax the wealthy is the fairest."
- "Some think to tax wealth is destructive of a private sector."
- "Do not tax my patience."
Word Details
Is TAX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TAX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TAX are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TAX
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | x | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TAX
3 words from the letters in TAX
2-letter words
How to Use TAX in Word Games
TAX is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TAX 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 TAX to find 3 additional valid words.