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Subtlety

Yes, subtlety is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does subtlety mean?

noun

  1. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
  2. the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for subtlety

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of subtlety

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SUBTLETY.

Words you can make from subtlety

Unscramble SUBTLETY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is subtlety a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Subtlety 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 subtlety worth in Scrabble?

Subtlety is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does subtlety mean?

Subtlety means: a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude.