box

NOUNVERB /bɑks/
3 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH B

box is a valid 3-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
B3O1X8
3 + 1 + 8 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING

What does box mean?

NOUN · 10 SENSES
1

Private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance.

“the royal box was empty”

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2

A (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid.

“he rummaged through a box of spare parts”

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RELATED
3

Separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people.

“the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold”

4

The driver's seat on a coach.

“an armed guard sat in the box with the driver”

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5

The quantity contained in a box.

“he gave her a box of chocolates”

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6

Evergreen shrubs or small trees.

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7

A predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible.

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8

A blow with the hand (usually on the ear).

“I gave him a good box on the ear”

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9

Any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned.

“the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box”

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10

A rectangular drawing.

“the flowchart contained many boxes”

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VERB · 3 SENSES
1

Engage in a boxing match.

2

Hit with the fist.

“I'll box your ears!”

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3

Put into a box.

“box the gift, please”

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