PAROXYSM
/ˈpæɹ.əkˌsɪz.əm/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
P
3/4
A
1/1
R
1/1
O
1/1
X
8/8
Y
4/3
S
1/1
M
3/4
Definition of PAROXYSM
noun
A random or sudden outburst (of activity).
noun
An explosive event during a volcanic eruption.
noun
A sudden recurrence of a disease, such as a seizure or a coughing fit.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
22
points
WWF
23
points
Is PAROXYSM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PAROXYSM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 22 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 22 pts
Words With Friends — 23 pts
Tip: PAROXYSM uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PAROXYSM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | r | o | x | y | s | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PAROXYSM
100 words from the letters in PAROXYSM
6-letter words
5-letter words
proxy
17/17
USUKWWF
moxas
14/15
USUKWWF
mopsy
12/13
UK
myops
12/13
UK
yomps
12/13
UK
mayor
10/10
USUKWWF
moray
10/10
USUKWWF
payor
10/10
USUKWWF
mayos
10/10
USUKWWF
soapy
10/10
USUKWWF
symar
10/10
UK
prays
10/10
USUKWWF
raspy
10/10
USUKWWF
spray
10/10
USUKWWF
prosy
10/10
USUKWWF
prams
9/11
USUKWWF
ramps
9/11
USUKWWF
proms
9/11
USUKWWF
romps
9/11
USUKWWF
moras
7/8
USUKWWF
roams
7/8
USUKWWF
romas
7/8
UK
praos
7/8
USUKWWF
proas
7/8
USUKWWF
psora
7/8
UK
sapor
7/8
USUKWWF
sopra
7/8
UK
4-letter words
oryx
14/13
USUKWWF
moxa
13/14
USUKWWF
mopy
11/12
USUKWWF
yomp
11/12
UK
mayo
9/9
USUKWWF
moya
9/9
UK
army
9/9
USUKWWF
pray
9/9
USUKWWF
pory
9/9
UK
pyro
9/9
UK
ropy
9/9
USUKWWF
mays
9/9
USUKWWF
yams
9/9
USUKWWF
pays
9/9
USUKWWF
pyas
9/9
USUKWWF
spay
9/9
USUKWWF
yaps
9/9
USUKWWF
posy
9/9
USUKWWF
prys
9/9
UK
spry
9/9
USUKWWF
pram
8/10
USUKWWF
ramp
8/10
USUKWWF
prom
8/10
USUKWWF
romp
8/10
USUKWWF
amps
8/10
USUKWWF
maps
8/10
USUKWWF
pams
8/10
USUKWWF
samp
8/10
USUKWWF
spam
8/10
UK
mops
8/10
USUKWWF
poms
8/10
USUKWWF
oary
7/6
UK
soya
7/6
USUKWWF
rays
7/6
USUKWWF
ryas
7/6
USUKWWF
rosy
7/6
USUKWWF
mora
6/7
USUKWWF
roam
6/7
USUKWWF
roma
6/7
UK
prao
6/7
USUKWWF
proa
6/7
USUKWWF
moas
6/7
USUKWWF
soma
6/7
USUKWWF
poas
6/7
UK
soap
6/7
USUKWWF
arms
6/7
USUKWWF
mars
6/7
USUKWWF
rams
6/7
USUKWWF
mors
6/7
USUKWWF
roms
6/7
USUKWWF
aprs
6/7
UK
pars
6/7
USUKWWF
raps
6/7
USUKWWF
rasp
6/7
USUKWWF
spar
6/7
USUKWWF
pros
6/7
USUKWWF
oars
4/4
USUKWWF
osar
4/4
USUKWWF
soar
4/4
USUKWWF
sora
4/4
USUKWWF
How to Use PAROXYSM in Word Games
PAROXYSM is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PAROXYSM to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About PAROXYSM
What does PAROXYSM mean?
PAROXYSM is a noun. A random or sudden outburst (of activity).
Is PAROXYSM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PAROXYSM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PAROXYSM worth in Scrabble?
PAROXYSM is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PAROXYSM?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PAROXYSM. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.