Definition of artful

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • artful is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • artful is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • artful is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of artful


  • not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. disingenuous
  • marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the artful dodger
    2. an artful choice of metaphors

See definition of artful in Merriam Webster