PHONY
/ˈfoʊni/
5-letter word · 13 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of PHONY
noun
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A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own.
"He claims to be a doctor, but he's nothing but a fast-talking phony."
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A person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold.
"He's such a phony, he doesn't believe half of what he says."
adjective
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Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.
"A good jeweler should be able to tell a real stone from a phony one."
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About the word PHONY
Is "PHONY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "PHONY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "PHONY" worth?
In Scrabble, "PHONY" is worth 13 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 39.
What does "PHONY" mean?
A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own.
Does "PHONY" have any anagrams?
No, "PHONY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.