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DECEPTION

/dɪˈsɛpʃən/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

D 2/2
E 1/1
C 3/4
E 1/1
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I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of DECEPTION

noun

An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is DECEPTION a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DECEPTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: DECEPTION uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DECEPTION

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter deception Total
Scrabble 213131111 14
WWF 214141112 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DECEPTION

100 words from the letters in DECEPTION

How to Use DECEPTION in Word Games

DECEPTION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DECEPTION to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DECEPTION

What does DECEPTION mean?
DECEPTION is a noun. An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.
Is DECEPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DECEPTION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DECEPTION worth in Scrabble?
DECEPTION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DECEPTION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DECEPTION. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.