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PHONIES

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

P 3/4
H 4/3
O 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of PHONIES

noun

A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own.

"He claims to be a doctor, but he's nothing but a fast-talking phony."

noun

A person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold.

"He's such a phony, he doesn't believe half of what he says."

noun

Anything fraudulent or fake.

Synonyms of PHONIES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of PHONIES in a Sentence

  • "He claims to be a doctor, but he's nothing but a fast-talking phony."
  • "He's such a phony, he doesn't believe half of what he says."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is PHONIES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PHONIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PHONIES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for PHONIES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter phonies Total
Scrabble 3411111 12
WWF 4312111 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PHONIES

100 words from the letters in PHONIES

How to Use PHONIES in Word Games

PHONIES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PHONIES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PHONIES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PHONIES

What does PHONIES mean?
PHONIES is a noun. A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own.
Is PHONIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PHONIES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PHONIES worth in Scrabble?
PHONIES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PHONIES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PHONIES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PHONIES?
Synonyms of PHONIES include: dissembler, fake, faker, pretender. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.