Foxes
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:15 pts5 letters
Definition of Foxes
noun
- A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.
"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."
- Any of numerous species of small wild canids resembling the red fox. In the taxonomy they form the tribe Vulpini within the family Canidae, consisting of nine genera (see the Wikipedia article on the fox).
- The fur of a fox.
- A fox terrier.
- The gemmeous dragonet, a fish, Callionymus lyra, so called from its yellow color.
verb
- To trick, fool or outwit (someone) by cunning or ingenuity.
- To confuse or baffle (someone).
"This crossword puzzle has completely foxed me."
- To act slyly or craftily.
- To discolour paper. Fox marks are spots on paper caused by humidity. (See foxing.)
"The pages of the book show distinct foxing."
- To make sour, as beer, by causing it to ferment.
Anagrams of Foxes
No exact anagrams found for "foxes". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
f4
o1
x8
e1
s1
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Foxes
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Foxes"
Foxes is a 5-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Foxes" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "foxes" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.