How many points is UNDERPLAY worth in Scrabble?

UNDERPLAY is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UNDERPLAY?

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

Can you add a letter to UNDERPLAY?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes UNDERPLAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

UNDERPLAY

15 pts

UNDERPLAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. UNDERPLAY means "achieve (an effect) by deliberate lack of emphasis".

Meaning & examples

noun

The act of underplaying.

verb

To play in a subordinate, or in an inferior manner; to underact a part.
To make something seem less important than it really is.
To play a low card when holding a high one, in the hope of a future advantage.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

achieve (an effect) by deliberate lack of emphasis

In a sentence: "They underplay."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of UNDERPLAY. It scores 15 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after UNDERPLAY. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

UNDERPLAYS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in UNDERPLAY, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 15

UNDERPLAY Scrabble FAQ

Is UNDERPLAY a Scrabble word?: UNDERPLAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does UNDERPLAY mean?: achieve (an effect) by deliberate lack of emphasis
How do you use UNDERPLAY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They underplay."
How many points is UNDERPLAY worth in Scrabble?: UNDERPLAY is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UNDERPLAY?: UNDERPLAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to UNDERPLAY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes UNDERPLAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.