Word: UNDERWORK
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of UNDERWORK
- Subordinate work; petty business.
"the underwork of the nation"
- To require too little work from; to work insufficiently.
- To work or operate in secret or clandestinely.
- To do less work than necessary (on).
"to underwork a painting"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Likely derived from the Old English/Germanic prefix "un-", expressing negation or reversal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "underwork" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "underwork" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Invalid | 19 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UNDERWORK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is UNDERWORK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in UNDERWORK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing UNDERWORK:
- # the underwork effect
- # master of underwork
- # playing with underwork
- # in terms of underwork
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