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sphinx

noun

One of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians

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Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
X
Contains
PH
Scrabble score
18

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Pronunciation

sfɪŋks

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noun

  1. One of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians

noun

  1. An inscrutable person who keeps their thoughts and intentions secret

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