Deception has 8 synonyms including legerdemain, illusion, deceit. Opposite words include maladroit. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with deception by meaning or context.
Deception contains 9 letters: 4 vowels (E, I, O) and 5 consonants (D, C, P, T, N). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Deception scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. As a 9-letter word, deception can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 4 vowels and 5 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| misrepresentation | 21 | 25 | 17 |
| dissembling | 17 | 22 | 11 |
| dissimulation | 16 | 20 | 13 |
| legerdemain | 15 | 19 | 11 |
| trick | 11 | 12 | 5 |
The most common synonyms for deception are legerdemain, illusion, deceit, magic, misrepresentation. In total, there are 8 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of deception include maladroit.
Yes, deception is a valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 17 points.
Deception has 9 letters: 4 vowels (E, I, O) and 5 consonants (D, C, P, T, N).