Pickax
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A heavy digging tool with a long wooden handle and a curved iron head that is sharpened to a point at both ends.
“The labourers swung a pickax in turns to break through the compacted clay before they could dig any further.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
pick·ax
Related Words
Synonyms
pickpickaxe
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains both K and X, two rare Wordle letters, American spelling without the final E
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Scrabble
Worth 21 points, K scores 5 and X scores 8, extremely high-value word if you hold both tiles
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