How many points is MAXILLA worth in Scrabble?

MAXILLA is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MAXILLA?

MAXILLA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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MAXILLA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. MAXILLA means "the upper jaw or jawbone".

Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.
(arthropodology) One of a set of paired mouthparts found in many arthropods and used for tasting and manipulating food.

Synonyms: endite, jawbone, maxillary bone

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the upper jaw or jawbone

In a sentence: "The maxilla is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MAXILLA. It scores 16 points.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in MAXILLA, without blank tiles.

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Is MAXILLA a Scrabble word?: MAXILLA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does MAXILLA mean?: the upper jaw or jawbone
How do you use MAXILLA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The maxilla is noted."
How many points is MAXILLA worth in Scrabble?: MAXILLA is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MAXILLA?: MAXILLA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).