1noun
something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
01 Word definition
hoax
4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants
Is HOAX a word?
Yes. HOAX is a 4-letter noun. something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
H-O-A-XHow do you spell HOAX?
HOAX contains 4 letters, begins with H, and ends with X.
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2verb
subject to a playful hoax or joke
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗fraudfraudulenceduperyhumbugput-onplay a joke on
02 Letter breakdown
How is HOAX spelled?
H1O2A3X4
03 Word-game status
Can you play HOAX?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 14 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About HOAX.
How do you spell HOAX?
HOAX is spelled H-O-A-X. It contains 4 letters.