MAXILLA
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of MAXILLA
Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.
(arthropodology) One of a set of paired mouthparts found in many arthropods and used for tasting and manipulating food.
Word Details
Is MAXILLA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MAXILLA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MAXILLA earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.
Letter Values for MAXILLA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | x | i | l | l | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MAXILLA
48 words from the letters in MAXILLA
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How to Use MAXILLA in Word Games
MAXILLA is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MAXILLA uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MAXILLA to find 48 additional valid words.