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Sphinx

Yes, sphinx is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does sphinx mean?

noun

  1. an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
  2. one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants1 / 5
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of sphinx

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SPHINX.

Words you can make from sphinx

Unscramble SPHINX for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is sphinx a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Sphinx 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 sphinx worth in Scrabble?

Sphinx is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does sphinx mean?

Sphinx means: an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret.