Phoney
Yes, phoney is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
What does phoney mean?
noun
- a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
adjective
- fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for phoney
- hypocrite
- dissembler
- dissimulator
- phony
- pretender
- bogus
- fake
- bastard
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 14 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of phoney
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PHONEY.
Words you can make from phoney
Frequently asked questions
Is phoney a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Phoney is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is phoney worth in Scrabble?
Phoney is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does phoney mean?
Phoney means: a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives.