Onyx
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A variety of chalcedony with alternating black and white bands, widely used for carving cameos and decorative objects.
“She wore a ring set with a polished onyx stone.”
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on·yx
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Contains both Y and X, two rare letters, making it worth attempting to confirm two uncommon letters at once
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Worth 14 points with X scoring 8 and Y scoring 4, making it one of the most valuable four-letter words available
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