underlying

adjective
10 letters4 syllables15 points in Scrabble®19 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
ADJECTIVE
1

In the nature of something though not readily apparent.

“an underlying meaning”

2

Being or involving basic facts or principles.

“underlying principles”

3

Located beneath or below.

WORD FORMS
Starts withU
Ends withG
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®15 points
Words With Friends®19 points
Double word30 points
Triple word45 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinunderlyingway
Starts & ends withU … G
Syllablesun · der · ly · ing
SYNONYMS & RELATED8
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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