HOAX
/həʊks/
4-letter word · 14 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of HOAX
noun
- Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.
verb
- To deceive (someone) by making them believe something that has been maliciously or mischievously fabricated.
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About the word HOAX
Is "HOAX" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "HOAX" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "HOAX" worth?
In Scrabble, "HOAX" is worth 14 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 42.
What does "HOAX" mean?
Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.
Does "HOAX" have any anagrams?
No, "HOAX" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.