Psylla

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A small jumping insect resembling a cicada, with hind legs adapted for leaping, that feeds on plant sap.

“The pear crop was severely affected by a psylla infestation that season.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

psyl·la

Related Words

Synonyms

psyllid

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Wordle

Starts with PSY (silent P). Contains double L. Very unusual spelling pattern.

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Scrabble

PSYLLA scores 11 points. Y and double L add value and the silent P is still worth 3 points.

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “psylla”.

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