Subtleties
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts10 letters
Definition of Subtleties
noun
- The quality of being subtle.
- An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.
"The subtleties of this overture are often overlooked."
- An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.
"At the king's coronation feast, several subtleties were served between main courses."
- The quality of being clever in surreptitious or deceitful behaviour; an act or argument that shows this quality.
- A trick that creates a false appearance.
Anagrams of Subtleties
No exact anagrams found for "subtleties". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
s1
u1
b3
t1
l1
e1
t1
i1
e1
s1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Subtleties
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Subtleties"
Subtleties is a 10-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Subtleties" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "subtleties" is a medium-scoring word.