Unscramble HOAX
HOAX is itself a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends, worth 14 points and 13 respectively on plain squares. Rearranged and shortened, the same 4 letters make 8 words in total, from 4 letters down to two. No other word uses all 4 letters, which makes it a safe rack to hold. The highest scoring option is HOAX at 14 points in Scrabble. A deception for mockery or mischief; a deceptive trick or story; a practical joke. Macaulay. To deceive by a story or a trick, for sport or mischief; to impose upon sportively.
What HOAX is worth
Face value only, before any premium square. These letters are worth more in Scrabble, 14 against 13.
| Letter | In HOAX | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | 1× | 1 | 1 |
| h | 1× | 4 | 3 |
| o | 1× | 1 | 1 |
| x | 1× | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 4 | 14 | 13 |
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More ways to use these letters
Scores shown are the bare tile values. Premium squares, and the fifty point bonus for using all seven tiles, are not included because they depend on where the word lands. More on that here.