three-letter word · 12 points
Is BOX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BOX is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid”.
Quick answer
Is BOX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BOX is a valid 3-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 3
- Scrabble
- 12 pts
- Words With Friends
- 13 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
BOX meaning and definition
BOX has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
BOX as a noun
- A (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid.
- Private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance.
- The quantity contained in a box.
BOX as a verb
- Put into a box.
BOX Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
BOX scores 12 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is X, worth 8 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| B | 3 | 4 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| X | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 12 | 13 |
BOX on premium squares
On a double word square BOX scores 24 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 36. Putting X on a triple letter square instead adds 16 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. At 3 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Anagrams of BOX
No other word uses exactly the letters in BOX.
Unscramble BOX: 3 words from its letters
The letters B, O, X make 3 shorter words, up to 2 letters long. Most common first.
- ox9
- ob4
- bo4
Words like BOX
One-letter changes to BOX, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in BOX
Add one letter to BOX
- boxy16
Remove one letter from BOX
- ox9
- bo4
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BOX word facts
BOX is a 3-letter word with 3 distinct letters: 1 vowel (O) and 2 consonants. It starts with B and ends with X. By corpus frequency, BOX is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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BOX Scrabble word FAQ
Is BOX a Scrabble word?
Yes. BOX is a valid 3-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does BOX mean?
BOX is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid”.
How many points is BOX worth in Scrabble?
BOX is worth 12 points in Scrabble: B (3) + O (1) + X (8). On a double word square it scores 24, and on a triple word square 36.
How many points is BOX in Words With Friends?
BOX is worth 13 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does BOX have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in BOX, but 3 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in BOX?
You can make 3 shorter words from the letters in BOX, including OX, OB and BO.
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