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01 Word definition

furtive

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is FURTIVE a word?

Yes. FURTIVE is a 7-letter adjective. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell FURTIVE?

F-U-R-T-I-V-E

FURTIVE contains 7 letters, begins with F, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

    “a furtive manner”

2adjective

  1. secret and sly or sordid

    “backstairs gossip”
Synonyms
sneaksneakystealthysurreptitiousbackstairbackstairs
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends15points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is FURTIVE spelled?

F1U2R3T4I5V6E7
Starts withFURFirst 3 letters
Ends withIVELast 3 letters
Unique letters7No repeated letters
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →7-letter words →Words starting with FUR →Words ending in IVE →Words made from FURTIVE →Words with E →Words with F →Words with I →Words with R →

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About FURTIVE.

How do you spell FURTIVE?

FURTIVE is spelled F-U-R-T-I-V-E. It contains 7 letters.