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PAX
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Definition

Pronunciation: //pæks//

noun

  • (Christianity) 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.
    "Fortune is Bardolphs foe, and frownes on him: for he hath ſtolne a Pax, and hanged muſt a be: […] Exeter hath giuen the doome of death, for Pax of little price."
  • (British, dated, school slang) Friendship; truce.
    "to make pax with someone"
  • (Christianity) The kiss of peace.
  • (Christianity) A crucifix, a tablet with the image of Christ on the cross upon it, or a reliquary.

intj

  • (UK, dated, school slang) A cry for peace or truce in children's games.

noun

  • (informal, usually in the plural) A passenger; passengers.
  • (informal, usually in the plural, by extension, hospitality industry) A guest (at an event or function).
  • (Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, by extension, restaurant industry) A restaurant guest, when counting; person.
    "$30 per pax"

name

  • (Greek mythology) The goddess/personification of peace and one of the Horae. She is a daughter of Zeus and Themis, and her sisters are Justitia and Eunomia. She is the Roman counterpart of Eirene.

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length
3 letters
Scrabble Points
12 points
Words With Friends Points
13 points

Word Games

Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
Yes
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
Yes
Wordle
No
Words With Friends
Yes

How many Scrabble points is the word 'PAX'?

The word PAX is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

P3
A1
X8

Total: 12 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'PAX'?

The word PAX is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.

P4
A1
X8

Total: 13 points

How many letters is the word 'PAX'?

The word PAX has 3 letters.

What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?

While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:

  • B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
  • H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
  • L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
  • V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
  • J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends

Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.

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