How many points is UNDERWRITING worth in Scrabble?

UNDERWRITING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UNDERWRITING?

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

Can you add a letter to UNDERWRITING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

UNDERWRITING

17 pts

UNDERWRITING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. UNDERWRITING is a verb form of underwrite. UNDERWRITE means "to write under or at the end of something else".

Meaning & examples

verb

To write below or under; subscribe.
To subscribe (a document, policy etc.) with one's name.
To sign; to put one's name to.

noun

The act of something being underwritten financially.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

UNDERWRITING is a verb form of underwrite. UNDERWRITE means "to write under or at the end of something else".

In a sentence: "They underwriting."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of UNDERWRITING. It scores 17 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

UNDERWRITE14 pts

Back hooks

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

UNDERWRITINGS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

UNDERWRITING Scrabble FAQ

Is UNDERWRITING a Scrabble word?: UNDERWRITING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does UNDERWRITING mean?: UNDERWRITING is a verb form of underwrite. UNDERWRITE means "to write under or at the end of something else".
How do you use UNDERWRITING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They underwriting."
How many points is UNDERWRITING worth in Scrabble?: UNDERWRITING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UNDERWRITING?: UNDERWRITING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to UNDERWRITING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes UNDERWRITINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.