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Word: UNDERLINGS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
U 1 N 1 D 2 E 1 R 1 L 1 I 1 N 1 G 2 S 1
Length 10 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /สŒndหˆerlษชnษกs/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 7
Unique Letters 9
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 UNDERLINGS

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 "The referee verified that "underlings" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "underlings" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

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 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UNDERLINGS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
UNDERLINGS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is UNDERLINGS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, UNDERLINGS is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in UNDERLINGS? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in UNDERLINGS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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