Artifice

/ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪfɪs/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters

Definition of Artifice

noun

A crafty but underhanded deception.
A trick played out as an ingenious, but artful, ruse.
A strategic maneuver that uses some clever means to avoid detection or capture.
A tactical move to gain advantage.
Something made with technical skill; a contrivance.

verb

To construct by means of skill or specialised art

Anagrams of Artifice

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "artifice":

6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

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4-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "artifice" and rearranging:

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Rhyming Words

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