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SPHINX

6 letters · 1 syllable

S 1/1
P 3/4
H 4/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
X 8/8
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Definition of SPHINX

SPHINX is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 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

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
19
points

Is SPHINX a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: SPHINX uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SPHINX

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

Letter sphinx Total
Scrabble 134118 18
WWF 143128 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPHINX

41 words from the letters in SPHINX

4-letter words

hips 9/9 USUKWWF phis 9/9 USUKWWF pish 9/9 USUKWWF ship 9/9 USUKWWF hins 7/7 USUKWWF hisn 7/7 USUKWWF shin 7/7 USUKWWF sinh 7/7 USUKWWF nips 6/8 USUKWWF pins 6/8 USUKWWF snip 6/8 USUKWWF spin 6/8 USUKWWF

3-letter words

pix 12/13 USUKWWF nix 10/11 USUKWWF six 10/10 USUKWWF xis 10/10 USUKWWF hip 8/8 USUKWWF phi 8/8 USUKWWF hin 6/6 USUKWWF his 6/5 USUKWWF ish 6/5 UK nip 5/7 USUKWWF pin 5/7 USUKWWF pis 5/6 USUKWWF psi 5/6 USWWF sip 5/6 USUKWWF ins 3/4 USUKWWF nis 3/4 UK sin 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

xi 9/9 USUKWWF xs 9/9 UK ph 7/7 UK hi 5/4 USUKWWF hs 5/4 UK sh 5/4 USUKWWF pi 4/5 USUKWWF ps 4/5 UK in 2/3 USUKWWF is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF ns 2/3 UK

How to Use SPHINX in Word Games

SPHINX is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SPHINX is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SPHINX to find 41 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SPHINX

What does SPHINX mean?
SPHINX is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is SPHINX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPHINX is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPHINX worth in Scrabble?
SPHINX is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SPHINX?
You can make 41 words from the letters in SPHINX. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.