Anagrams of: AXAS

• a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore

• a Belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894)

• an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

• chop or split with an ax

• terminate

• an associate degree in applied science

• a United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa

• a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and in various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar

• to the same degree (often followed by `as')

• an international organization that provides a support group for persons trying to overcome alcoholism

• a dry form of lava resembling clinkers

• an associate degree in arts