UNDERFOOT
/ʌndəˈfʊt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of UNDERFOOT
A storage compartment that sits below the deck of a boat.
To provide a footing beneath; to shore up or underpin.
To assign a column summary that is less than the sum of all the entries in that column.
Situated under one's foot or feet.
In the way; placed so as to obstruct or hinder.
Downtrodden; abject.
Under one's foot or feet.
"The workers were all big, burly, hard-hearted men, tromping through the marsh in their heavy boots without sparing so much as a single thought for the masses of tiny frogs they crushed underfoot."
In the way; situated so as to obstruct or hinder.
"It would be easier to do a big project like that someday when we don't have a bunch of newcomers underfoot."
Examples of UNDERFOOT in a Sentence
- "The workers were all big, burly, hard-hearted men, tromping through the marsh in their heavy boots without sparing so much as a single thought for the masses of tiny frogs they crushed underfoot."
- "It would be easier to do a big project like that someday when we don't have a bunch of newcomers underfoot."
Word Details
Is UNDERFOOT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, UNDERFOOT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: UNDERFOOT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for UNDERFOOT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | u | n | d | e | r | f | o | o | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in UNDERFOOT
100 words from the letters in UNDERFOOT
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How to Use UNDERFOOT in Word Games
UNDERFOOT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble UNDERFOOT to find 100 additional valid words.