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Deception

Yes, deception is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does deception mean?

noun

  1. a misleading falsehood
  2. the act of deceiving
  3. an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for deception

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of deception

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DECEPTION.

Words you can make from deception

Unscramble DECEPTION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is deception a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Deception is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is deception worth in Scrabble?

Deception is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does deception mean?

Deception means: a misleading falsehood.