How many points is PSYCHO worth in Scrabble?

PSYCHO is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PSYCHO?

PSYCHO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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PSYCHO is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. PSYCHO means "a mentally unstable person".

/ˈsaɪkəʊ/

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪkəʊ/

A person who is psychotic or otherwise insane.
Example: The loony bin up on the hill is full of psychos.
A person who acts in a bizarre or dangerous manner.
Example: She complained that he was a psycho for driving at such a high speed in heavy traffic.

Synonyms: creep, freak, loose cannon, weirdo, loony, nutcase, wacko

A class, at a college or university, in which psychology is taught.
Example: I've got anthro, socio, lunch, and psycho.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a mentally unstable person

In a sentence: "The psycho is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PSYCHO. It scores 16 points.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in PSYCHO, without blank tiles.

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Is PSYCHO a Scrabble word?: PSYCHO is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does PSYCHO mean?: a mentally unstable person
How do you use PSYCHO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The psycho is noted."
How many points is PSYCHO worth in Scrabble?: PSYCHO is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PSYCHO?: PSYCHO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).