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Sphinxes
s 1p 3h 4i 1n 1x 8e 1s 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Common · plural of sphinx
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does sphinxes mean?
noun
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
(Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon
one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians
Definitions shown for sphinx, the base form of sphinxes.
Is SPHINXES a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is SPHINXES worth?
Scrabble
20 ptsWords With Friends
21 ptsWordfeud
21 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in SPHINXES
Words that end like SPHINXES
Common words that share the ending -INXES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -INXESSphinxes: quick answers
Is SPHINXES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SPHINXES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 20 points before board bonuses.
How many points is SPHINXES worth?
SPHINXES scores 20 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends, 21 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does sphinxes mean?
sphinxes is the plural of sphinx, which means “an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in SPHINXES?
You can make 128 shorter words from SPHINXES, such as PHENIX, SPHINX, PIXES, HEX. See the full list.