Pax
/pæks/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts3 letters
Definition of Pax
noun
- 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 crucifix, a tablet with the image of Christ on the cross upon it, or a reliquary.
Anagrams of Pax
No exact anagrams found for "pax". This word has a unique letter combination.
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pax"
Pax is a 3-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Pax" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pax" is a medium-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.