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01 Word definition

subterfuge

10 letters · 4 vowels · 6 consonants

Is SUBTERFUGE a word?

Yes. SUBTERFUGE is a 10-letter noun. something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SUBTERFUGE?

S-U-B-T-E-R-F-U-G-E

SUBTERFUGE contains 10 letters, begins with S, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity

    “he wasn't sick — it was just a subterfuge”
Synonyms
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Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score16points
Words With Friends20points
Word length10letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SUBTERFUGE spelled?

S1U2B3T4E5R6F7U8G9E10
Starts withSUBFirst 3 letters
Ends withUGELast 3 letters
Unique letters8Repeats E, U
Vowel balance4 / 6Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →10-letter words →Words starting with SUB →Words ending in UGE →Words made from SUBTERFUGE →Words with B →Words with E →Words with F →Words with G →

03 Word-game status

Can you play SUBTERFUGE?

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Base tile value: 16 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 20 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

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FAQ Quick answers

About SUBTERFUGE.

How do you spell SUBTERFUGE?

SUBTERFUGE is spelled S-U-B-T-E-R-F-U-G-E. It contains 10 letters.