Crossword answer · 4 letters
COAX definition and meaning
kohks (verb); KOH-aks (cable) · verb; noun
What does COAX mean?
To coax is to persuade gently or bring something about with patient effort. Coax can also shorten coaxial cable.
What does COAX mean in a crossword?
COAX is the strongest four-letter answer for “Cajole.” It can also fit “Gently persuade,” “Urge patiently,” or a clue about drawing an animal or object out carefully.
Why is COAX useful to learn?
The verb is pronounced kohks; the cable noun is commonly KOH-aks. “Coax a shy animal closer” and “connect the coax” therefore use different senses and sounds.
Common clue patterns
- Persuade gently
- Bring about through patient effort
- Coaxial cable, shortened
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
A cajole clue can fit COAX but does not establish one universally best answer without crossings. The cable sense requires a technical context rather than persuasion.