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Is ONYX a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ONYX mean?

  1. noun

    a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
14
Letters
4

O (1) + N (1) + Y (4) + 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 ONYX

ONYX 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.

Words you can make from ONYX

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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