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TELLTALE

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Telltale.

How to pronounce telltale:

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Telltale - as a noun

Someone who gossips indiscreetly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blabbermouthtalebearertaletellertattlertattletale

Telltale - as an adjective satellite

Disclosing unintentionally something concealed

Example: "A telling smile"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
revealingtelling

Telltale - as an adjective

Revealing something, especially something not intended to be known.

Example: "He blushed when he approached, a telltale sign that he was happy to see him."

Example Sentences

"The detective noticed a telltale in the suspect's body language."
"The telltale of a new shipment of books was the large truck parked outside the bookstore."
"The doctor observed several telltales of an allergic reaction on the patient's skin."
"A telltale sign of spring is the blooming of cherry blossoms."
"The telltale of a leaking faucet is the continuous dripping sound."
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Word Game Points

Is TELLTALE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, telltale is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TELLTALE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is TELLTALE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, telltale is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TELLTALE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is TELLTALE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, telltale is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TELLTALE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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