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Is UNDERLAY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, UNDERLAY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does UNDERLAY mean?

  1. noun

    a pad placed under a carpet

  2. verb

    raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type

    “underlay the plate”

  3. verb

    put (something) under or beneath

    “They underlaid the shingles with roofing paper”

  4. verb

    provide with a base, support, lining, or backing

    “underlay the boards with joists”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

8

Letters

U (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) + L (1) + A (1) + Y (4) = 12 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for UNDERLAY

Single letters that turn UNDERLAY into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from UNDERLAY

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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