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Phony

Yes, phony is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does phony mean?

noun

  1. 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

  1. fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for phony

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants1 / 4
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of phony

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PHONY.

Words you can make from phony

Unscramble PHONY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is phony a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Phony 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 phony worth in Scrabble?

Phony is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does phony mean?

Phony 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.

Could phony be a Wordle answer?

Phony is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.