Flummox
7 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To confuse or bewilder someone completely, leaving them at a loss as to how to respond.
“The interviewer's unexpected question managed to flummox even the most experienced candidate.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈflʌməks/
Syllables
flum·mox
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Wordle
Ends in OX with double M mid-word, X is rare in Wordle and very distinctive
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Scrabble
X scores 8 points and F scores 4, double M adds further value making this a premium word
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