PHONIES
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of PHONIES
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."
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."
Anything fraudulent or fake.
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
Is PHONIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PHONIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | p | h | o | n | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PHONIES
100 words from the letters in PHONIES
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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.