surreptitious
ADJECTIVE
/,sɜrəp'tɪʃəs/
13 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH S
surreptitious is a valid 13-letter word worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1U1R1R1E1P3T1I1T1I1O1U1S1
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =15 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 30TRIPLE WORD → 45
MEANING
What does surreptitious mean?
ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1
Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods.
“surreptitious mobilization of troops”
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SIMILAR
2
Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed.
“a surreptitious glance at his watch”
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SIMILAR