SUBTERFUGE
/ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuː(d)ʒ/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of SUBTERFUGE
An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.
"Overt subterfuge in a region nearly caused a minor accident."
Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.
Examples of SUBTERFUGE in a Sentence
- "Overt subterfuge in a region nearly caused a minor accident."
Word Details
Is SUBTERFUGE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SUBTERFUGE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SUBTERFUGE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SUBTERFUGE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | b | t | e | r | f | u | g | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUBTERFUGE
100 words from the letters in SUBTERFUGE
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How to Use SUBTERFUGE in Word Games
SUBTERFUGE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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