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Updated June 2026
Relating to the human mind and mental processes or affecting the mind emotionally. It concerns the scientific study of behaviour and mental functions.
“The psychological impact of the trauma required professional counselling.”
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
psy·cho·log·i·cal
Contains 'ICAL' ending with 'PSYCH' prefix; features multiple common vowels
Worth 27 points; 'Y' and 'H' provide good scoring
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