Scrabble & Words with friends points
- underlying is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
- underlying is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
- underlying is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19
Definition of underlying
- in the nature of something though not readily apparent (adjective)
Examples
- an underlying meaning
Synonyms
- implicit in
- inherent
- being or involving basic facts or principles (adjective)
Examples
- underlying principles
Synonyms
- fundamental
- rudimentary
- located beneath or below (adjective)
See definition of underlying in Merriam Webster