Dictionary
Maxilla
m 3a 1x 8i 1l 1l 1a 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does maxilla mean?
noun
the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
Synonymsupper jawupper jawbonemaxillary
Is MAXILLA a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is MAXILLA worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
19 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
18 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in MAXILLA
Hooks for MAXILLA
Add one letter to the front or back of MAXILLA to make another word.
Words that end like MAXILLA
Common words that share the ending -ILLA, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ILLAMaxilla: quick answers
Is MAXILLA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MAXILLA is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is MAXILLA worth?
MAXILLA scores 16 points in Scrabble, 19 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 18 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does maxilla mean?
As a noun, maxilla means “the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium”.
What words can you make with the letters in MAXILLA?
You can make 46 shorter words from MAXILLA, such as LIMAX, MALAX, AXILLA, MAXI. See the full list.