OXY
13
Definition
noun
- (chemistry) The bivalent R-O-R functional group found in ethers.
noun
- (informal) Clipping of oxyacetylene, a mixture of oxygen and acetylene used for cutting and welding metals.
- (countable, uncountable, slang, pharmacology) Clipping of oxycodone, an opioid similar to heroin."One of the detectives, Sgt. Joseph Ballou, discovered that during a drug raid in 2012, Springfield cops had confiscated 51 oxycodone pills — the gold standard of prescription opioids. ¶ The oxies were turned over to Farak for analysis and she issued a certificate saying the pills were not illegal."
- (informal) Clipping of oxygen.
name
- (informal) Occidental College
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'OXY'?
The word OXY is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
O1
X8
Y4
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'OXY'?
The word OXY is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
O1
X8
Y3
Total: 12 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.