Ending in AXIS
4 words · highest scoring is phylaxis at 23 points
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About 8 Letter Words Ending in AXIS
There are 4 eight letter words ending in AXIS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is phylaxis at 23 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it. This list is also searched as words ending with AXIS — it is the same set either way.
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8 Letter Words Ending in AXIS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Ending in AXIS
- phylaxis23
- epitaxis17
- sparaxis17
- geotaxis16
8 Letter Words Ending in AXIS by First Letter
8 Letter Words Ending in AXIS Defined
- phylaxisNoun · 23 points
- The immunological protection of the body against infection.
- sparaxisNoun · 17 points
- a South African plant of the iris family, with slender sword-shaped leaves and showy multicoloured flowers
- geotaxisNoun · 16 points
- the motion of a motile organism or cell in response to the force of gravity
8 Letter Words Ending in AXIS: Questions
How many eight letter words ending in AXIS are there?
There are 4 eight letter words ending in AXIS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words ending in AXIS?
PHYLAXIS is the highest scoring option at 23 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words ending in AXIS?
EPITAXIS, GEOTAXIS, PHYLAXIS are among the most familiar eight letter words ending in AXIS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words ending in AXIS valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.