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Updated June 2026
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.”
/ˈprɒk.si/
prox·y
Contains X and Y, uncommon letters that narrow options.
Worth 16 points with high-value X (8 points).
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