Waxy
4 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Resembling, consisting of, or coated with wax in texture or appearance.
“The leaves had a waxy coating that helped them repel water during heavy rain.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈwæksi/
Syllables
wax·y
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Ends in XY, an uncommon combination, confirming X early sets you apart from most opening guesses
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Worth 17 points, X scores 8 and Y scores 4, making WAXY one of the strongest four-letter plays
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