Definition of surreptitious

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• surreptitious is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
• surreptitious is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
• surreptitious is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of surreptitious

• conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods (adjective)

  Examples

  1. surreptitious mobilization of troops

  Synonyms

  1. clandestine
  2. cloak-and-dagger
  3. hole-and-corner
  4. hugger-mugger
  5. hush-hush
  6. secret
  7. undercover
  8. underground
• marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a surreptitious glance at his watch

  Synonyms

  1. furtive
  2. sneak
  3. sneaky
  4. stealthy

See definition of surreptitious in Merriam Webster