Loading word page…
Updated June 2026
Plural of axe (chopping tools) or axis (reference lines).
“The lumberjacks sharpened their axes before dawn.”
/ˈæk.sɪz/
ax·es
X with common letters — strong guess.
Worth 11 points. X is worth 8.
Change a single letter of “axes” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Look up axes in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!