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UNDERWORK

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

U 1/2
N 1/2
D 2/2
E 1/1
R 1/1
W 4/4
O 1/1
R 1/1
K 5/5

Definition of UNDERWORK

noun

Subordinate work; petty business.

"the underwork of the nation"

verb

To require too little work from; to work insufficiently.

verb

To work or operate in secret or clandestinely.

verb

To do less work than necessary (on).

"to underwork a painting"

Examples of UNDERWORK in a Sentence

  • "the underwork of the nation"
  • "to underwork a painting"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
19
points

Is UNDERWORK a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends

Tip: UNDERWORK uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for UNDERWORK

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

Letter underwork Total
Scrabble 112114115 17
WWF 222114115 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in UNDERWORK

100 words from the letters in UNDERWORK

How to Use UNDERWORK in Word Games

UNDERWORK is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About UNDERWORK

What does UNDERWORK mean?
UNDERWORK is a noun. Subordinate work; petty business.
Is UNDERWORK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, UNDERWORK is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is UNDERWORK worth in Scrabble?
UNDERWORK is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from UNDERWORK?
You can make 100 words from the letters in UNDERWORK. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.