Definition of LYNX
LYNX is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is LYNX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LYNX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LYNX are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LYNX
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | y | n | x | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LYNX
3 words from the letters in LYNX
2-letter words
How to Use LYNX in Word Games
LYNX is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LYNX is only 4 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 LYNX to find 3 additional valid words.