Is “Coax” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
COAX
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Coax

/kəʊks/

noun
  1. 1.A simpleton; a dupe.

verb
  1. 1.To fondle, kid, pet, tease.

  2. 2.To wheedle, persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.

    He coaxed the horse gently into the trailer.

  3. 3.To carefully manipulate into a particular desired state, situation or position.

    They coaxed the rope through the pipe.

Synonyms: ease, cajole, canoodle, persuade, wheedle, caress