paradox

1. A seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true: the paradox that standing is more tiring than walking.

2. A statement contrary to received opinion.

3. An assertion that is essentially self-contradictory, though based on a valid deduction from acceptable premises.

4. One exhibiting inexplicable or contradictory aspects: "The silence of midnight, to speak truly, though apparently a paradox, rung in my ears” ( Mary Shelley).

5. One (as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
paradox	17	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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do	3
da	3
aa	2
ax	9
ar	2

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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rad	4
pro	5
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pax	12
rax	10
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par	5
pad	6
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ado	4
apo	5
dap	6
dor	4
dox	11
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opa	5

4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
dorp	7
dopa	7
drop	7
para	6
pard	7
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proa	6
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7 Letters	Scrabble® Points
paradox	17