Definition of paradox

"paradox" in the noun sense

1. paradox

logic) a statement that contradicts itself

"`I always lie' is a paradox because if it is true it must be false"

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Quotations for paradox

There is this paradox in pride - it makes some men ridiculous, but prevents others from becoming so. [ Colton ]

paradox in Scrabble®

The word paradox is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 17

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters paradox:

PARADOX
(125 = 75 + 50)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

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All Scrabble® Plays For The Word paradox

PARADOX
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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In paradox

PARADOX
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PARADOX
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PARADOX
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PARADOX
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paradox in Words With Friends™

The word paradox is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 18

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters paradox:

PARADOX
(149 = 114 + 35)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

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All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word paradox

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In paradox

PARADOX
(149 = 114 + 35)
PARADOX
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PARADOX
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Words within the letters of paradox

2 letter words in paradox (8 words)

3 letter words in paradox (10 words)

4 letter words in paradox (3 words)

7 letter words in paradox (1 word)

paradox + 1 blank (1 word)

paradox + 2 blanks (4 words)

Word Growth involving paradox

Shorter words in paradox

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do ado

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ar par

pa par

Longer words containing paradox

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paradoxer paradoxers

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paradoxographer paradoxographers

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paradoxologies

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