Is “Hoax” a Scrabble word?
Yes
HOAX
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Hoax
/həʊks/
noun
1.Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.
Synonyms: canard
verb
1.To deceive (someone) by making them believe something that has been maliciously or mischievously fabricated.