Yourself
8 letterspronouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A reflexive or emphatic pronoun used to refer back to a person being addressed, emphasising personal responsibility or action. It can be used for emphasis or to indicate that someone does something alone or without help.
“You should take some time for yourself and focus on your personal wellbeing.”
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The -SELF ending is distinctive; Y start with double vowels makes it recognisable
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Scrabble
14 points; good length for bonus racks and using the high-value Y (4pts)
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