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MAXILLA

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

M 3/4
A 1/1
X 8/8
I 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
A 1/1

Definition of MAXILLA

noun

Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.

noun

(arthropodology) One of a set of paired mouthparts found in many arthropods and used for tasting and manipulating food.

Synonyms of MAXILLA

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Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points

Is MAXILLA a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MAXILLA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

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 maxilla Total
Scrabble 3181111 16
WWF 4181221 19

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About MAXILLA

What does MAXILLA mean?
MAXILLA is a noun. Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.
Is MAXILLA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MAXILLA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MAXILLA worth in Scrabble?
MAXILLA is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from MAXILLA?
You can make 48 words from the letters in MAXILLA. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of MAXILLA?
Synonyms of MAXILLA include: endite, jawbone, maxillary bone. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.