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How do you spell Astute?

Correct spelling

astute

Remember the Latin root: A-STU-TE keeps the 'u' before the 't'

Why is astute spelled this way?

From Latin astutus, crafty. ASTUS (craft). Someone astute sees what others miss — perception sharpened to a fine edge.

Common misspellings of astute

astootastootastueastut

Example

The astute detective noticed the one detail everyone else had overlooked.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell astute?+
The correct spelling is "astute". Remember the Latin root: A-STU-TE keeps the 'u' before the 't'
Is it astoot or astute?+
The correct spelling is "astute", not "astoot".

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