10 Words Ending in LAX
The ending LAX appears in 10 words, from 3-letter words up to 8 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 6.1 letters.
Final X gives words a sharp, decisive sound: box, fix, mix, tax, complex, index. In crossword solving, X-ending words are less common and therefore valuable clues.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in LAX: TOADFLAX (19 pts), GRAVLAX (18 pts), CURTALAX (17 pts), OVERLAX (17 pts), PARALLAX (17 pts). The shortest is LAX (3 letters) and the longest is CURTALAX (8 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with TEE.
Notable words: FLAX — the fibres of the plant linum [n].; GALAX — a heathlike evergreen plant of the southwestern US [n].; SMILAX — a genus of perennial climbing plants, usually with a prickly woody stem [n].; GRAVLAX — a Scandinavian dish of salmon with spices and salad [n]. Browse words ending in TION for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in LAX?
TOADFLAX scores 19 points. Runner-up: GRAVLAX at 18 points. See words starting with ABLE for more high-value options.
How many words end in LAX?
Our dictionary has 10 words that end in LAX. They range from 3 to 8 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in LAX?
LAX at just 3 letters. It means: slack, careless [adj, v].