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Underlie

Yes, underlie is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does underlie mean?

verb

  1. be or form the base for
  2. lie underneath

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants4 / 4
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of underlie

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters UNDERLIE.

Words you can make from underlie

Unscramble UNDERLIE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is underlie a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Underlie 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 underlie worth in Scrabble?

Underlie is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does underlie mean?

Underlie means: be or form the base for.