OX — Is OX a Scrabble Word?
OX is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
O = 1 + X = 8 = 9 points in Scrabble. OX is a fairly common word. On a triple-word square it is worth 27 points; in Words With Friends it scores 9 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to OX
Hooks let you play a word alongside OX and score both. OX takes 8 front hooks and 2 back hooks.
Front hooks (letter + OX)
- BOX12
- COX12
- FOX13
- GOX11
- LOX10
- POX12
- SOX10
- VOX13
Back hooks (OX + letter)
- OXO10
- OXY13
3 letter words containing OX (10)
- BOX12
- FOX13
- COX12
- SOX10
- VOX13
- POX12
- OXY13
- LOX10
- OXO10
- GOX11
4 letter words starting with OX (4)
- OXEN11
- OXES11
- OXID12
- OXIM13
5 letter words starting with OX (8)
- OXIDE13
- OXBOW17
- OXEYE15
- OXIDS13
- OXIME14
- OXIMS14
- OXLIP14
- OXTER12
About this word check
Two-letter words like OX are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is OX a Scrabble word?
Yes. OX is valid in TWL06 and scores 9 points.
Is OX valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. OX is in the ENABLE word list and scores 9 WWF points.
How many points is OX?
It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
Is OX a two-letter word?
Yes. OX has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to OX?
Front hooks: BOX, COX, FOX, GOX, LOX, POX, SOX, VOX. Back hooks: OXO, OXY.
How is OX scored?
O = 1 + X = 8 = 9 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.