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PARADOXES

9 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of PARADOXES

noun

An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.

""This sentence is false" is a paradox."

noun

A counterintuitive conclusion or outcome.

"It is an interesting paradox that drinking a lot of water can often make you feel thirsty."

noun

A claim that two apparently contradictory ideas are true.

"Not having a fashion is a fashion; that's a paradox."

Synonyms of PARADOXES

Words with similar meaning

shocker contradiction juxtaposition reverse psychology enigma koan puzzle quandary riddle

Examples of PARADOXES in a Sentence

  • ""This sentence is false" is a paradox."
  • "It is an interesting paradox that drinking a lot of water can often make you feel thirsty."
  • "Not having a fashion is a fashion; that's a paradox."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
20
points

Is PARADOXES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: PARADOXES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PARADOXES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter paradoxes Total
Scrabble 311121811 19
WWF 411121811 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PARADOXES

100 words from the letters in PARADOXES

7-letter words

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6-letter words

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5-letter words

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How to Use PARADOXES in Word Games

PARADOXES is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PARADOXES

What does PARADOXES mean?
PARADOXES is a noun. An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
Is PARADOXES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PARADOXES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PARADOXES worth in Scrabble?
PARADOXES is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from PARADOXES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PARADOXES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PARADOXES?
Synonyms of PARADOXES include: shocker, contradiction, juxtaposition, reverse psychology, enigma, koan. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.