How many points is OXYMORON worth in Scrabble?

OXYMORON is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OXYMORON?

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

Can you add a letter to OXYMORON?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OXYMORONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

OXYMORON

20 pts

OXYMORON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. OXYMORON means "figure of speech that combines two apparently contradictory ideas".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

figure of speech that combines two apparently contradictory ideas

In a sentence: "The oxymoron is noted."

Share OXYMORON

Check the Scrabble meaning of OXYMORON. It scores 20 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after OXYMORON. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

OXYMORONS21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 20

OXYMORON Scrabble FAQ

Is OXYMORON a Scrabble word?: OXYMORON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does OXYMORON mean?: figure of speech that combines two apparently contradictory ideas
How do you use OXYMORON in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The oxymoron is noted."
How many points is OXYMORON worth in Scrabble?: OXYMORON is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OXYMORON?: OXYMORON is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OXYMORON?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OXYMORONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.