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Underlay

Yes, underlay is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does underlay mean?

noun

  1. a pad placed under a carpet

verb

  1. raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type underlay the plate
  2. put (something) under or beneath They underlaid the shingles with roofing paper
  3. provide with a base, support, lining, or backing underlay the boards with joists

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for underlay

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of underlay

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters UNDERLAY.

Words you can make from underlay

Unscramble UNDERLAY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is underlay a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Underlay 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 underlay worth in Scrabble?

Underlay is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does underlay mean?

Underlay means: a pad placed under a carpet.