Word: SUBTLE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of SUBTLE
- Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable.
"The difference is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully."
- (of a thing) Cleverly contrived.
- (of a person or animal) Cunning, skillful.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Likely formed with the Latin prefix "sub-", meaning "under, below, or secondary".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "subtle" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "subtle" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SUBTLE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SUBTLE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SUBTLE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SUBTLE:
- # the subtle effect
- # master of subtle
- # playing with subtle
- # in terms of subtle
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of SUBTLE:
Word Family
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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Words Starting with S
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