Words with 'p' as the first letter that end with 'axy'


Continue scrolling to discover 6 combinations for all the words that start with 'p' and end with 'axy'.

9 letter words

  • phototaxy
  • pleiotaxy

10 letter words

  • periphraxy
  • phyllotaxy
  • prophylaxy

11 letter words

  • protogalaxy

What is the maximum number of words you could create using words that start with 'p' and end with 'axy'?
It's possible to assemble 6 words with the specified letter combination.

What word from this list is the most interesting?
An example of an unusual word from this list goes to 'phototaxy'. The typical definition of 'phototaxy' is as follows: "The influence of light on the movements of low organisms, as various infusorians, the zoöspores of certain algæ, etc.; also, the tendency to follow definite directions of motion or assume definite positions under such influence. If the migration is toward the source of light, it is termed positive phototaxis; if...". Credit goes to Oxford Dictionary.

How many characters does the largest word on this page contain?
'Protogalaxy' contains 11 letters, and is the longest word you can make from this list.