Devious has 7 synonyms including oblique, circuitous, shifty. 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 devious by meaning or context.
Devious contains 7 letters: 4 vowels (E, I, O, U) and 3 consonants (D, V, S). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Devious scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: V (4 pts). As a 7-letter word, devious can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 4 vowels and 3 consonants, this word has a vowel-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| untrustworthy | 22 | 23 | 13 |
| oblique | 18 | 21 | 7 |
| shifty | 15 | 13 | 6 |
| circuitous | 14 | 18 | 10 |
| roundabout | 13 | 17 | 10 |
The most common synonyms for devious are oblique, circuitous, shifty, indirect, roundabout. In total, there are 7 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Devious does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, devious is a valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 13 points.
Devious has 7 letters: 4 vowels (E, I, O, U) and 3 consonants (D, V, S).