PROXIMA
7-letter word
PROXIMA is a valid Scrabble word
Is PROXIMA Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 20 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — PROXIMA has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does PROXIMA Mean?
the nearest star to the sun
PROXIMA Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or X or M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
PROXIMA — Word Stats
Is PROXIMA Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — PROXIMA scores 18 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 18 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 18 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 20 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 18 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in PROXIMA are P (3 pts), X (8 pts), M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is PROXIMA Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — PROXIMA scores 20 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why PROXIMA scores 20 pts in WWF vs 18 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is PROXIMA a Wordle Word?
❌ No — PROXIMA cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. PROXIMA has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from PROXIMA's letters: AXIOM · IMPAR · IXORA · MAORI · MARIO · MOIRA
Is PROXIMA Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — PROXIMA is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for PROXIMA:
P____________AP_____A Is PROXIMA Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — PROXIMA is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within PROXIMA's letters.
Words You Can Make From PROXIMA
Shorter words hidden in PROXIMA's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within PROXIMA →Anagrams of PROXIMA
No perfect anagrams exist for PROXIMA — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About PROXIMA
Is PROXIMA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PROXIMA is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is PROXIMA in Scrabble?
PROXIMA scores 18 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 20 points.
Is PROXIMA valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. PROXIMA is a valid Words With Friends word worth 20 points.
What does PROXIMA mean?
PROXIMA: the nearest star to the sun
Can PROXIMA be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. PROXIMA has 7 letters.
What words can you make from PROXIMA's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from PROXIMA's letters. Short words like AI, AM, AO can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does PROXIMA have any anagrams?
No. PROXIMA has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is PROXIMA in the dictionary?
Yes. PROXIMA appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.