FOXHOUND A medium to large-sized dog breed traditionally used for fox hunting; known for stamina, keen scenting ability, and pack mentality. In word games, FOXHOUND scores {gameData[selectedGame as keyof typeof gameData].points} base points.
Yes. FOXHOUND is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 22 points in Scrabble, 23 in Words With Friends and 23 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | F | O | X | H | O | U | N | D | Total |
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| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
The foxhound embodies centuries of selective breeding for a singular purpose: the pursuit of foxes across the English countryside. These athletic canines combine speed, endurance, and an extraordinary sense of smell, making them the quintessential hunting companion. Their distinctive bay can be heard for miles, a sound that once echoed across rural estates from dawn till dusk.
Two main varieties exist: the English Foxhound and the American Foxhound. The English variety, dating to the 13th century, stands slightly larger with a more substantial build. The American Foxhound, developed from English stock by George Washington and other colonial hunters, is leaner and faster, adapted to American terrain. Both breeds share the characteristic tri-color coat (black, white, and tan), long drooping ears, and the gentle disposition that makes them excellent pack dogs.
Beyond hunting, foxhounds have found new roles as family pets and show dogs. Their pack mentality makes them sociable and good with children, though their high energy requires substantial exercise. The breed's stamina is legendary—foxhounds can run for hours without tiring, covering 20-30 miles in a single hunt. This endurance, combined with their melodious voice and striking appearance, has made them icons of traditional field sports.
FOXHOUND combines two Anglo-Saxon words: "fox" (from Old English "fox") and "hound" (from Old English "hund"). The compound term emerged in the 1570s as fox hunting evolved from necessity to sport among English nobility. The word reflects the breed's specific purpose—unlike general hunting dogs, foxhounds were bred exclusively for fox pursuit. The linguistic construction follows the pattern of other purpose-bred dogs: deerhound, wolfhound, and otterhound. This naming convention, unique to English, directly links the animal to its quarry, a practice that spread throughout the British Empire with the sport itself.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of FOXHOUND.
Hooks: no front hooks; back FOXHOUNDS.
Words inside FOXHOUND: 47 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: FOXDOUXFOHNHOOFOXOUNHOODFOHFONDUFOUNDHOUNDOXXU. See all words from FOXHOUND.