Proxy

5 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

A person authorized to act for another, or the authority to act on behalf of someone else.

“He voted by proxy since he couldn't attend the meeting.”

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Contains X and Y, uncommon letters that narrow options.

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Worth 16 points with high-value X (8 points).

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