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Word: UNDERLING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
U 1 N 1 D 2 E 1 R 1 L 1 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /สŒndหˆerlษชndส’/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile D (2 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of UNDERLING

noun
  1. A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.
  2. A low, wretched person.

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 "She described the concept as somewhat "underling", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "underling" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UNDERLING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
UNDERLING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is UNDERLING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, UNDERLING is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in UNDERLING? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in UNDERLING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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