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Is LYNX a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LYNX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LYNX mean?

  1. noun

    a text browser

  2. noun

    short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
15
Letters
4

L (1) + Y (4) + N (1) + X (8) = 14 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for LYNX

LYNX has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

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