Word: PAX
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Definition of PAX
- A painted, stamped or carved tablet with a representation of Christ or the Virgin Mary, which was kissed by the priest during the Mass ("kiss of peace") and then passed to other officiating clergy and the congregation to be kissed. See also osculatory.
- Friendship; truce.
"to be good pax (i.e. good friends)"
- The kiss of peace.
- A cry for peace or truce in children's games.
- (usually in the plural) A passenger; passengers.
- (usually in the plural, by extension, hospitality industry) A guest (at an event or function).
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "pax", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "pax" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก 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!
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PAX a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PAX worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PAX? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PAX:
- # the pax effect
- # master of pax
- # playing with pax
- # in terms of pax
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