clandestine
adjective
Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit or unauthorized; characterized by stealth and secrecy.
Etymology
From Latin clandestinus meaning "secret, hidden," from clam (secretly) with the suffix -destinus indicating a state or condition.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The spies held clandestine meetings in the basement of the old library."
- 2.
"Their clandestine romance was eventually discovered by her family."
- 3.
"The organization operated a clandestine radio station during the occupation."
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Fun Fact
During World War II, the British Special Operations Executive conducted clandestine operations across occupied Europe, famously instructing agents to "set Europe ablaze" through sabotage and resistance support.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 11 letters (C, L, A, N, D, E, S, T, I, N, E)
Scrabble Value: 14 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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