Definition of FOX
A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.
"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."
Any of numerous species of small wild canids resembling the red fox. In the taxonomy they form the tribe Vulpini within the family Canidae, consisting of nine genera (see the Wikipedia article on the fox).
The fur of a fox.
To trick, fool or outwit (someone) by cunning or ingenuity.
To confuse or baffle (someone).
"This crossword puzzle has completely foxed me."
To act slyly or craftily.
Examples of FOX in a Sentence
- "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."
- "This crossword puzzle has completely foxed me."
Word Details
Is FOX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FOX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like FOX are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for FOX
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | o | x | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 8 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 8 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FOX
2 words from the letters in FOX
2-letter words
How to Use FOX in Word Games
FOX is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: FOX is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FOX to find 2 additional valid words.