Is “Paroxysm” a Scrabble word?
Yes
PAROXYSM
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Paroxysm
/ˈpæɹ.əkˌsɪz.əm/
noun
1.A random or sudden outburst (of activity).
2.An explosive event during a volcanic eruption.
3.A sudden recurrence of a disease, such as a seizure or a coughing fit.