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Definition of paroxysm

"paroxysm" in the noun sense

1. paroxysm, fit, convulsion

a sudden uncontrollable attack

"a paroxysm of giggling"

"a fit of coughing"

"convulsions of laughter"

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Quotations for paroxysm

A paroxysm of nervous effervescence. [ Douglas Jerrold ]

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paroxysm in Scrabble®

The word paroxysm is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 22

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters paroxysm:

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paroxysm in Words With Friends™

The word paroxysm is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 23

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PAROXYSM
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Words within the letters of paroxysm

2 letter words in paroxysm (13 words)

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3 letter words in paroxysm (33 words)

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4 letter words in paroxysm (37 words)

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5 letter words in paroxysm (13 words)

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6 letter words in paroxysm (2 words)

mayorsmorays

8 letter words in paroxysm (1 word)

paroxysm

paroxysm + 1 blank (1 word)

paroxysms

paroxysm + 2 blanks (1 word)

paroxysmal
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Words containing the sequence paroxysm

Words that start with paroxysm (3 words)

paroxysmparoxysmalparoxysms

Words with paroxysm in them (5 words)

paroxysmpostparoxysmalpostparoxysmallypreparoxysmalpreparoxysmally

Words that end with paroxysm (1 word)

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Shorter words in paroxysm

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pa par

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