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Word: UNDERWORK

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
U 1 N 1 D 2 E 1 R 1 W 4 O 1 R 1 K 5
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /สŒndหˆerwษ’rk/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 17 pts
WWF Score 19 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile K (5 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 UNDERWORK

noun
  1. Subordinate work; petty business.

    "the underwork of the nation"

verb
  1. To require too little work from; to work insufficiently.
  2. To work or operate in secret or clandestinely.
  3. To do less work than necessary (on).

    "to underwork a painting"

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

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 17 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 17 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ— Invalid 19 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UNDERWORK a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
UNDERWORK is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is UNDERWORK worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, UNDERWORK is worth 17 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 19 points.
How many syllables are in UNDERWORK? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in UNDERWORK.

๐Ÿ”— 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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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