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SUBTLEST

8 letters

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Classic 11 pts
Big 11 pts
Super Big 11 pts

SUBTLEST is a valid 8-letter Boggle word. It's listed in all three major word lists — TWL06, SOWPODS, and ENABLE1. It scores 11 in Classic, 11 in Big, and 11 in Super Big Boggle.

SUBTLEST root SUBTLE-st

Word family

SUBTLE 3 SUBTLER-r 5 SUBTIL 3 SUBTILE 5 SUTTLE 3
adjective
  1. Of an action or movement: very delicate or slight, and thus barely noticeable; not obvious; inconspicuous, unintrusive.
  2. archaicHaving a delicate or fine substance or texture; hence, exquisite, refined.
  3. archaicSlender, thin.
  4. archaicOf a substance: finely powdered; also, of particles of a substance: very fine or small.
  5. archaicOf weight: after the tare (“weight of an empty container”) has been subtracted; net.
  6. historicalOf a substance, especially a gas or liquid: of low density or thin consistency; rarefied, tenuous; hence, tending to spread everywhere due to this quality.
  7. obsoleteSynonym of subtile (“of a ship: narrow, slender”).
  8. Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally), difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.
  9. Giving only a slight impression; elusive, indistinct; also, skilfully restrained or understated.
    • The difference between the tones is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully.
  10. Of an artist, a musician, etc.: having a light touch; sensitive.
  11. Of a person: sensitive to the feelings of others; discreet, tactful.
  12. Of a person, their intellect or mind, etc.: discerning, perceptive, shrewd, wise.
  13. Acting (especially causing harm) in a stealthy, often gradual, manner; insidious.
  14. archaicOf a person or their fingers or hands, their ability, etc.: dexterous, skilful.
  15. archaicOf a person or animal, or of an action or words: clever or skilful in a crafty or devious way; cunning, sly, wily.
  16. obsoleteOf ground used for bowling: not smooth; uneven.
  17. obsoleteOf an object: cleverly contrived or made; also, of a plan, etc.: cleverly contrived or carried out.
noun
  1. uncountablePeople or things that are subtle (adjective sense) as a class.
verb
  1. UStransitiveTo make (something) subtle (“giving only a slight impression; also, skilfully restrained or understated”).
  2. obsoleteraretransitiveTo burn (someone or something) to ash.