Definition of PHON
(acoustics) A unit of apparent loudness, equal in number to the intensity in decibels of a 1,000-hertz tone judged to be as loud as the sound being measured.
Word Details
Is PHON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PHON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PHON are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PHON
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | h | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PHON
12 words from the letters in PHON
3-letter words
How to Use PHON in Word Games
PHON is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PHON 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 PHON to find 12 additional valid words.