1adjective
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
“his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change”
01 Word definition
subtle
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is SUBTLE a word?
Yes. SUBTLE is a 6-letter adjective. difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-U-B-T-L-EHow do you spell SUBTLE?
SUBTLE contains 6 letters, begins with S, and ends with E.
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2adjective
able to make fine distinctions
“a subtle mind”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗elusive
02 Letter breakdown
How is SUBTLE spelled?
S1U2B3T4L5E6
03 Word-game status
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Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About SUBTLE.
How do you spell SUBTLE?
SUBTLE is spelled S-U-B-T-L-E. It contains 6 letters.