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Word: FAX

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
F 4 A 1 X 8
Length 3 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /fหˆรฆks/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile X (8 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Uses high-scoring consonants. Do not confuse their placement with phonetically similar characters.
Board Strategy Contains high-value "X" (worth up to 10 points). Prioritize playing this on a double-letter or triple-letter score to amplify your score to 30+ points.

Definition of FAX

noun
  1. The hair of the head.
noun
  1. A fax machine or a document received and printed by one.
verb
  1. To send a document via a fax machine.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "fax" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "fax" conveys a high level of precision."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FAX a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
FAX is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is FAX worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, FAX is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in FAX? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in FAX.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FAX:

  • # the fax effect
  • # master of fax
  • # playing with fax
  • # in terms of fax

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as FAX:

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (3 Letters)

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