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).

Can you add a letter to PSYCHO?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PSYCHOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PSYCHO

16 pts

PSYCHO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. PSYCHO means "slang word for an extremely aggressive person (not_family)".

Meaning & examples

/ˈsaɪkəʊ/

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪkəʊ/

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noun

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

adjective

Psychotic, or otherwise insane.

noun

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 CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

slang word for an extremely aggressive person (not_family)

In a sentence: "The psycho is noted."

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

Back hooks

Add one letter after PSYCHO. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

PSYCHOS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

PSYCHO Scrabble FAQ

Is PSYCHO a Scrabble word?: PSYCHO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does PSYCHO mean?: slang word for an extremely aggressive person (not_family)
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).
Can you add a letter to PSYCHO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PSYCHOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.