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Word: UNDER

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
U 1 N 1 D 2 E 1 R 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /สŒหˆnder/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 6 pts
WWF Score 8 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile D (2 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of UNDER

adjective
  1. Being lower; being beneath something.
  2. Under anesthesia, especially general anesthesia; sedated.

    "Ensure the patient is sufficiently under."

adverb
  1. In a way lower or less than.
  2. In a way inferior to.
  3. In an unconscious state.

    "It took the hypnotist several minutes to make his subject go under."

preposition
  1. In or at a lower level than.
  2. As a subject of; subordinate to.

    "He served in World War II under General Omar Bradley."

  3. Less than.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Likely derived from the Old English/Germanic prefix "un-", expressing negation or reversal.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "under" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "under" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 6 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 6 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 8 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UNDER a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
UNDER is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is UNDER worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, UNDER is worth 6 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 8 points.
How many syllables are in UNDER? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in UNDER.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing UNDER:

  • # the under effect
  • # master of under
  • # playing with under
  • # in terms of under

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as UNDER:

Hook Words

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Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of UNDER:

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Same Length Words (5 Letters)

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