Skip to content

Ulterior

Yes, ulterior is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does ulterior mean?

adjective

  1. lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed) subterranean motives for murder
  2. beyond or outside an area of immediate interest; remote a suggestion ulterior to the present discussion
  3. coming at a subsequent time or stage without ulterior argument

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for ulterior

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants4 / 4
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of ulterior

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ULTERIOR.

Words you can make from ulterior

Unscramble ULTERIOR for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is ulterior a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Ulterior is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is ulterior worth in Scrabble?

Ulterior is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does ulterior mean?

Ulterior means: lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed).