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Mischeif or mischief?

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Correct spelling: mischief. Misspelling: mischeif.

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Memory tip

I before E: mis-CH-IE-f, as in chief.

Why people write “mischeif”

The misspelling “mischeif” is only one letter off: it writes EI instead of IE, the classic "i before e" trap.

Spell-checkers catch the mistake in a document, but not in a handwritten note, a text message or a word game. Writing the word out a few times while saying the tricky part aloud is the quickest way to make mischief automatic.

What does “mischief” mean?

mischief noun

  1. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

    Synonyms:mischievousnessdeviltrydevilrydevilmentrascality

  2. the quality or nature of being harmful or evil

    Synonyms:maleficencebalefulness

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Full dictionary entry

“Mischief” in a sentence

  • The puppy is always getting into mischief.

Is “mischief” a playable word?

m 3i 1s 1c 3h 4i 1e 1f 4

18 points in Scrabble · 19 in Words With Friends

  • Scrabble (US)
  • Scrabble (UK)
  • Words With Friends

“mischeif” is not accepted in any of these games. See every word you can make from MISCHIEF.

Mischief: quick answers

Is it mischeif or mischief?
The correct spelling is mischief. “mischeif” is a misspelling: it does not appear in standard dictionaries or in the Scrabble and Words With Friends word lists.
How can I remember how to spell mischief?
I before E: mis-CH-IE-f, as in chief.
What does mischief mean?
Mischief means: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others.