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Knox

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Updated June 2026

Definition

John Knox, the Scottish Protestant theologian and reformer who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland during the sixteenth century.

Knox's fiery preaching played a central role in bringing about the Scottish Reformation.

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Ends in X, which is unusual for a four-letter word, the KN- silent start adds another layer

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Proper noun not valid in standard Scrabble, the X alone is worth 8 points on its own tile

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