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Definition of underlying

"underlying" in the verb sense

1. underlie

be or form the base for

2. underlie

lie underneath

"underlying" in the adjective sense

1. implicit in, inherent, underlying

in the nature of something though not readily apparent

"shortcomings inherent in our approach"

"an underlying meaning"

2. underlying

located beneath or below

3. fundamental, rudimentary, underlying

being or involving basic facts or principles

"the fundamental laws of the universe"

"a fundamental incompatibility between them"

"these rudimentary truths"

"underlying principles"

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Quotations for underlying

Debate is angular, conversation circular and radiant of the underlying unity. [ A. Bronson Alcott ]

Public opinion, though often formed upon a wrong basis, yet generally has a strong underlying sense of justice. [ Abraham Lincoln ]

Another underlying condition of contentment is not to take one's self, or even the affairs of life, too seriously. In looking back, every one can see how much unhappiness has been derived from an over-weening sense of one's importance. [ Henry D. Chapin ]

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underlying in Scrabble®

The word underlying is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 15

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters underlying:

UNDERLYING

(171)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (12 words)

denying, dueling, eluding, grinned, guilder, gunnery, indulge, lending, relying, rending, undying, unlined

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UNDERLYING

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UNDERLYING

(171)

UNDERLYING

(144)

UNDERLYING

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UNDYING

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underlying in Words With Friends™

The word underlying is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 19

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters underlying:

UNDERLYING

(243)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (12 words)

denying, dueling, eluding, grinned, guilder, gunnery, indulge, lending, relying, rending, undying, unlined

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UNDERLYING

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UNDERLYING

(243)

UNDERLYING

(225)

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(150)

UNDERLYING

(126)

UNDYING

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GUNNERY

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Words within the letters of underlying

2 letter words in underlying (8 words)

el en id in nu re un ye

3 letter words in underlying (38 words)

den dey die dig din dry due dug dye end erg gel gin gnu gun guy ide inn ire led leg leu lid lie lug lye nil nun red rid rig rue rug run rye urn yen yin

4 letter words in underlying (65 words)

5 letter words in underlying (50 words)

6 letter words in underlying (37 words)

7 letter words in underlying (12 words)

denying dueling eluding grinned guilder gunnery indulge lending relying rending undying unlined

8 letter words in underlying (2 words)

enduring indulger

9 letter words in underlying (1 word)

underling

10 letter words in underlying (Anagrams) (2 words)

enduringly underlying

underlying + 1 blank (1 word)

underlaying

underlying + 2 blanks (5 words)

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Words containing the sequence underlying

Words that start with underlying (1 word)

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Words with underlying in them (1 word)

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Words that end with underlying (1 word)

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Word Growth involving underlying

Shorter words in underlying

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un under

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