Yes. LAX is a valid word.
LAX is valid in the North American word list used for the Scrabble board game and other crossword tile games.
LAX 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
A vowel articulated with relatively relaxed muscles; not strict or stringent.
About LAX
LAX means loose, slack or not strict, and it is also an informal name for lacrosse; its forms include LAXER, LAXEST and LAXES. LAX uses an L, an A and the 8-point X. It is a common word and a safe way to play the X.
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LAX scores 10 points
Before any bonus squares: L 1 + A 1 + X 8 = 10. On a double-word square that's 20, on a triple-word 30, and every letter bonus under one of these tiles is applied first.
Example: LAX as the first play
Later in the game, put the X on a 3L square and LAX is worth 26 before any word bonus.
Hooks: one tile makes a new word
In front of LAX (1):
- FLAXfiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric
Place that one tile so it also forms a word in the other direction and both words score.
Longer words from LAX
Other forms of LAX (3):
Words that start with LAX:
- LAXLYin a permissively lenient manner
- LAXITYthe condition of being physiologically lax
- LAXNESSthe quality of being lax and neglectful
- LAXATIONthe elimination of fecal waste through the anus
- LAXATIVEa mild cathartic
- LAXITIESform of LAXITY: the condition of being physiologically lax
- LAXATIONSform of LAXATION: the elimination of fecal waste through the anus
- LAXATIVESform of LAXATIVE: a mild cathartic
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- LAXNESSESform of LAXNESS: the quality of being lax and neglectful
Change one tile
Swap any one letter of LAX and these are still words:
- FAXto transmit and reproduce by electronic means
- 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
Same letters, other words
Memory tip
LAX means loose or relaxed, as in lax rules. It is also short for lacrosse.
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Tileside checks words against the North American list, the NASPA Word List 2023. Your group's chosen dictionary always wins.
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