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Is FAX a valid word?

F4
A1
X8

Yes. FAX is a valid word.

FAX is valid in the North American word list used for the Scrabble board game and other crossword tile games.

FAX is in the NASPA Word List 2023 (NWL2023), the North American list that Tileside uses for challenges and the one used in club and tournament play.

Meaning

To transmit and reproduce by electronic means.

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About FAX

FAX is a copy of a document sent over a phone line, and as a verb it means to send one; its forms include FAXED, FAXES and FAXING. With the F and the X, FAX is worth 13 before bonuses. The X at the end can land on a letter bonus square at the edge of your play.

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FAX scores 13 points

Before any bonus squares: F 4 + A 1 + X 8 = 13. On a double-word square that's 26, on a triple-word 39, and every letter bonus under one of these tiles is applied first.

F4
A1
X8

Example: FAX as the first play

FAX through the ★: F 4 + A 1 + X 8 = 13, and the ★ doubles the first word: 26 points. New tiles are outlined.

Later in the game, put the X on a 3L square and FAX is worth 29 before any word bonus.

Longer words from FAX

Other forms of FAX (3):

  • FAXEDform of FAX: duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio
  • FAXESform of FAX: duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio
  • FAXINGform of FAX: duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio

Words that start with FAX:

Change one tile

Swap any one letter of FAX and these are still words:

  • LAXa vowel articulated with relatively relaxed muscles; not strict or stringent
  • MAXto reach the upper limit
  • PAXa ceremonial embrace given to signify Christian love and unity
  • RAXto stretch out
  • SAXa saxophone
  • TAXto place a charge imposed by authority for public purposes on
  • VAXto vaccinate
  • WAXto coat with a natural, heat-sensitive substance
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  • ZAXa tool for cutting roof slates
  • FIXto repair
  • FOXto outwit
  • FABextremely pleasing

Same letters, other words

No other word in the list uses exactly the letters F, A and X.

Add one tile: words from these letters plus one more

FAX + L

  • FALX
  • FLAXfiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric

FAX + U

  • FAUXnot genuine or real

Memory tip

FAX is a copy sent over the phone line. The X sits on the end, ready to land on a bonus square.

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