Outfox
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To surpass someone by using cunning or deception, getting the better of them through trickery.
“The young detective managed to outfox the seasoned criminal.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌaʊtˈfɒks/
Syllables
out·fox
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Wordle
Ends in -FOX with X as the final letter, X is rare but high scoring
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Scrabble
High-value word with X worth 8 points, an excellent play if you hold the X tile
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