How many points is UNDERLYING worth in Scrabble?

UNDERLYING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UNDERLYING?

UNDERLYING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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UNDERLYING

15 pts

UNDERLYING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. UNDERLYING is a verb form of underlie. UNDERLIE means "lie or be placed under".

Meaning & examples

verb

To lie in a position directly beneath.
To lie under or beneath.
Example: A stratum of clay underlies the surface gravel.
To serve as a basis of; form the foundation of.
Example: a doctrine underlying a theory

noun

The entity from whose performance a derivative derives its value.

adjective

Lying underneath
Example: We dug down to the underlying rock.
Basic or fundamental
Example: Points and straight lines are underlying elements of geometry.
Implicit
Example: Many nursery rhymes have an underlying meaning.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

UNDERLYING is a verb form of underlie. UNDERLIE means "lie or be placed under".

In a sentence: "They underlying."

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Base words

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UNDERLIE9 pts

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Letter Values

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UNDERLYING Scrabble FAQ

Is UNDERLYING a Scrabble word?: UNDERLYING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does UNDERLYING mean?: UNDERLYING is a verb form of underlie. UNDERLIE means "lie or be placed under".
How do you use UNDERLYING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They underlying."
How many points is UNDERLYING worth in Scrabble?: UNDERLYING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UNDERLYING?: UNDERLYING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).