PARAFFIN
/ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
P
3/4
A
1/1
R
1/1
A
1/1
F
4/4
F
4/4
I
1/1
N
1/2
Definition of PARAFFIN
noun
A petroleum-based thin and colorless fuel oil
noun
Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.
noun
Paraffin wax.
verb
To impregnate or treat with paraffin.
verb
To embed in paraffin wax.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points
Is PARAFFIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PARAFFIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts
Words With Friends — 18 pts
Tip: PARAFFIN uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PARAFFIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | r | a | f | f | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PARAFFIN
74 words from the letters in PARAFFIN
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
naff
10/11
UK
niff
10/11
UK
raff
10/10
USUKWWF
riff
10/10
USUKWWF
frap
9/10
USUKWWF
fain
7/8
USUKWWF
naif
7/8
USUKWWF
afar
7/7
USUKWWF
fair
7/7
USUKWWF
fiar
7/7
USUKWWF
firn
7/8
USUKWWF
napa
6/8
UK
nipa
6/8
USUKWWF
pain
6/8
USUKWWF
pian
6/8
USUKWWF
pina
6/8
USWWF
para
6/7
USWWF
pair
6/7
USUKWWF
pirn
6/8
USUKWWF
aina
4/5
UK
aria
4/4
USUKWWF
raia
4/4
USUKWWF
arna
4/5
UK
rana
4/5
UK
airn
4/5
USUKWWF
rain
4/5
USUKWWF
rani
4/5
USUKWWF
3-letter words
aff
9/9
USWWF
iff
9/9
USUKWWF
fan
6/7
USUKWWF
fin
6/7
USUKWWF
arf
6/6
USUKWWF
far
6/6
USUKWWF
fra
6/6
UK
fir
6/6
USUKWWF
rif
6/6
USUKWWF
pia
5/6
USUKWWF
nap
5/7
USUKWWF
pan
5/7
USUKWWF
nip
5/7
USUKWWF
pin
5/7
USUKWWF
par
5/6
USUKWWF
rap
5/6
USUKWWF
rip
5/6
USUKWWF
aia
3/3
UK
ana
3/4
USUKWWF
ain
3/4
USUKWWF
ani
3/4
USUKWWF
air
3/3
USUKWWF
rai
3/3
UK
ria
3/3
USUKWWF
ran
3/4
USUKWWF
rin
3/4
USUKWWF
How to Use PARAFFIN in Word Games
PARAFFIN is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PARAFFIN to find 74 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About PARAFFIN
What does PARAFFIN mean?
PARAFFIN is a noun. A petroleum-based thin and colorless fuel oil
Is PARAFFIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PARAFFIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PARAFFIN worth in Scrabble?
PARAFFIN is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PARAFFIN?
You can make 74 words from the letters in PARAFFIN. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PARAFFIN?
Synonyms of PARAFFIN include: kerosene. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.