MAXILLIPEDS
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of MAXILLIPEDS
One of the appendages on the heads of centipedes and some crustaceans behind the maxillae, used for feeding. The maxillipeds, known as forcipules, give centipedes their scientific name, Chilopoda (lip-foot).
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Is MAXILLIPEDS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MAXILLIPEDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MAXILLIPEDS uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MAXILLIPEDS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | x | i | l | l | i | p | e | d | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 27 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MAXILLIPEDS
100 words from the letters in MAXILLIPEDS
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How to Use MAXILLIPEDS in Word Games
MAXILLIPEDS is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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