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UNDERSTANDS

11 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of UNDERSTANDS

verb

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"I'm sorry. I don't understand."

verb

To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.

"I understand that you have a package for me?"

verb

(obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.

Synonyms of UNDERSTANDS

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Antonyms of UNDERSTANDS

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Examples of UNDERSTANDS in a Sentence

  • "I'm sorry. I don't understand."
  • "I understand that you have a package for me?"

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is UNDERSTANDS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, UNDERSTANDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: UNDERSTANDS uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for UNDERSTANDS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter understands Total
Scrabble 11211111121 13
WWF 22211111221 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in UNDERSTANDS

100 words from the letters in UNDERSTANDS

How to Use UNDERSTANDS in Word Games

UNDERSTANDS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble UNDERSTANDS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About UNDERSTANDS

What does UNDERSTANDS mean?
UNDERSTANDS is a verb. To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.
Is UNDERSTANDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, UNDERSTANDS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is UNDERSTANDS worth in Scrabble?
UNDERSTANDS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from UNDERSTANDS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in UNDERSTANDS. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of UNDERSTANDS?
Synonyms of UNDERSTANDS include: believe, apprehend, comprehend, grasp, grok, know. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.