Subtlety

/ˈsʌt(ə)lti/

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Subtlety

noun

  1. The quality of being subtle.
  2. An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.

    "The subtleties of this overture are often overlooked."

  3. 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."

  4. The quality of being clever in surreptitious or deceitful behaviour; an act or argument that shows this quality.
  5. A trick that creates a false appearance.
Anagrams of Subtlety

No exact anagrams found for "subtlety". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

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

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 "Subtlety"

Subtlety is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Subtlety" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "subtlety" is a medium-scoring word.