Definition
- (noun) A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.
- (noun) The plot of a play, poem or romance; the series of complications in which a writer involves their imaginary characters.
- (noun) Clandestine intercourse between persons; illicit intimacy; a liaison or affair.
- (verb) To conceive or carry out a secret plan intended to harm; to form a plot or scheme.
- (verb) To arouse the interest of; to fascinate.
- (verb) To have clandestine or illicit intercourse.
- (verb) To fill with artifice and duplicity; to complicate.
Word stats
- Intrigue contains 8 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 9.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Intrigue mean?
A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.
How many letters are in Intrigue?
Intrigue has 8 letters.
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