How many points is PARADOXES worth in Scrabble?

PARADOXES is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PARADOXES?

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

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PARADOXES

19 pts

PARADOXES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points. PARADOXES is a noun form of paradox. PARADOX means "a statement seemingly contradictory or absurd yet perhaps true".

Meaning & examples

noun

An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
Example: "This sentence is false" is a paradox.
A counterintuitive conclusion or outcome.
Example: It is an interesting paradox that drinking a lot of water can often make you feel thirsty.
A claim that two apparently contradictory ideas are true.
Example: Not having a fashion is a fashion; that's a paradox.

Synonyms: shocker, contradiction, juxtaposition, reverse psychology, enigma, koan, puzzle, quandary

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noun

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Definition and meaning

PARADOXES is a noun form of paradox. PARADOX means "a statement seemingly contradictory or absurd yet perhaps true".

In a sentence: "The paradoxes is noted."

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PARADOXES Scrabble FAQ

Is PARADOXES a Scrabble word?: PARADOXES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points.
What does PARADOXES mean?: PARADOXES is a noun form of paradox. PARADOX means "a statement seemingly contradictory or absurd yet perhaps true".
How do you use PARADOXES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The paradoxes is noted."
How many points is PARADOXES worth in Scrabble?: PARADOXES is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PARADOXES?: PARADOXES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).