How many points is SUBTERFUGE worth in Scrabble?

SUBTERFUGE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SUBTERFUGE?

SUBTERFUGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to SUBTERFUGE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SUBTERFUGES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SUBTERFUGE

16 pts

SUBTERFUGE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. SUBTERFUGE means "deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal or evade".

Meaning & examples

/ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuː(d)ʒ/

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuː(d)ʒ/

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Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuː(d)ʒ/

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noun

An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.
Example: Overt subterfuge in a region nearly caused a minor accident.
Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal or evade

In a sentence: "The subterfuge is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SUBTERFUGE. It scores 16 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after SUBTERFUGE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

SUBTERFUGES17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in SUBTERFUGE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 16

SUBTERFUGE Scrabble FAQ

Is SUBTERFUGE a Scrabble word?: SUBTERFUGE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does SUBTERFUGE mean?: deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal or evade
How do you use SUBTERFUGE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The subterfuge is noted."
How many points is SUBTERFUGE worth in Scrabble?: SUBTERFUGE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SUBTERFUGE?: SUBTERFUGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SUBTERFUGE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SUBTERFUGES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.