UNDERCURRENT
/ˈʌndəkʌɹ(ə)nt/
12 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of UNDERCURRENT
A current of water which flows under the surface, and often in a different direction from surface currents.
A tendency of feeling or opinion that is concealed rather than exposed.
"The meeting was pervaded with an undercurrent of dread, as the managers tried not to admit that firings were looming."
To flow under some surface.
Examples of UNDERCURRENT in a Sentence
- "The meeting was pervaded with an undercurrent of dread, as the managers tried not to admit that firings were looming."
Word Details
Is UNDERCURRENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, UNDERCURRENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: UNDERCURRENT uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for UNDERCURRENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | u | n | d | e | r | c | u | r | r | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in UNDERCURRENT
100 words from the letters in UNDERCURRENT
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How to Use UNDERCURRENT in Word Games
UNDERCURRENT is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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