Maxilla

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The upper jawbone in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium and forms part of the roof of the mouth.

“The surgeon carefully repaired the fractured maxilla after the patient's accident.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

max·il·la

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Synonyms

maxillary

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Wordle

Ends in double L, starts MAX, vowels A, I, A, X boosts guesses for high-value letters

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Scrabble

X scores 8 points making MAXILLA exceptionally high-value, double L adds further flexibility

Words Related to Maxilla

Words one letter different

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mamilla manilla

Words you can make from Maxilla

Shorter words formed from the letters in “maxilla”.

axilla alima axial ilama lamia limax llama maill malax milla alai alia alix alma amal amia amil amla amli axal axil lama lima maia

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