UNDERLAY
/ʌndəɹˈleɪ/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of UNDERLAY
To lay (something) underneath something else; to put under.
To provide a support for something; to raise or support by something laid under.
"to underlay a cut, plate, or the like, for printing"
To put a tap on (a shoe).
To lie in a position directly beneath.
To lie under or beneath.
"A stratum of clay underlies the surface gravel."
To serve as a basis of; form the foundation of.
"a doctrine underlying a theory"
A layer (of earth, etc.) that lies under another; substratum.
A soft floor covering that lies under a carpet.
Examples of UNDERLAY in a Sentence
- "to underlay a cut, plate, or the like, for printing"
- "A stratum of clay underlies the surface gravel."
- "a doctrine underlying a theory"
Word Details
Is UNDERLAY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, UNDERLAY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: UNDERLAY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for UNDERLAY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | u | n | d | e | r | l | a | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in UNDERLAY
100 words from the letters in UNDERLAY
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How to Use UNDERLAY in Word Games
UNDERLAY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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