Onyx

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated 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.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

on·yx

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Synonyms

chalcedony

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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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