How many points is UNDERLAY worth in Scrabble?

UNDERLAY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UNDERLAY?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes UNDERLAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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12 pts

UNDERLAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. UNDERLAY is a verb form of underlie. UNDERLIE means "to lie under".

/ʌndəɹˈleɪ/

To lay (something) underneath something else; to put under.
To provide a support for something; to raise or support by something laid under.
Example: to underlay a cut, plate, or the like, for printing
To put a tap on (a shoe).

Synonyms: hade

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

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

UNDERLAY is a verb form of underlie. UNDERLIE means "to lie under".

In a sentence: "They underlay."

Check the Scrabble meaning of UNDERLAY. It scores 12 points.

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Is UNDERLAY a Scrabble word?: UNDERLAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does UNDERLAY mean?: UNDERLAY is a verb form of underlie. UNDERLIE means "to lie under".
How do you use UNDERLAY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They underlay."
How many points is UNDERLAY worth in Scrabble?: UNDERLAY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UNDERLAY?: UNDERLAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to UNDERLAY?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes UNDERLAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.