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POX

12 pts

POX is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. POX means "to infect with a disease marked by skin eruptions".

0/15 letters

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to infect with a disease marked by skin eruptions

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Front hooks

Add one letter before POX. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after POX. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in POX, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

P3
O1
X8
= 12

POX Scrabble FAQ

Is POX a Scrabble word?
POX is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
How many points is POX worth in Scrabble?
POX is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POX?
POX is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POX?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MPOX, POXY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.