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SUBTERFUGE

/ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuː(d)ʒ/

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of SUBTERFUGE

noun

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."

noun

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

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is SUBTERFUGE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

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 subterfuge Total
Scrabble 1131114121 16
WWF 1241114231 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUBTERFUGE

100 words from the letters in SUBTERFUGE

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SUBTERFUGE

What does SUBTERFUGE mean?
SUBTERFUGE is a noun. An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.
Is SUBTERFUGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SUBTERFUGE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SUBTERFUGE worth in Scrabble?
SUBTERFUGE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SUBTERFUGE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SUBTERFUGE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.