ONYX
/ˈɒnɪks/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of ONYX
A banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz.
A jet-black color, named after the gemstone.
Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Horaga.
Jet-black
Word Details
Is ONYX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ONYX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ONYX are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ONYX
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | n | y | x | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ONYX
9 words from the letters in ONYX
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ONYX in Word Games
ONYX is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ONYX 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 ONYX to find 9 additional valid words.