a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
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understatementin Scrabble®
The word understatement 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.
understatement:
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understatementin Words With Friends™
The word understatement 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.
understatement:
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