Definition of undertow

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• undertow is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
• undertow is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
• undertow is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of undertow

• the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. sea-poose
  2. sea-purse
  3. sea-puss
  4. sea purse
  5. sea puss
• an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling (noun)

  Examples

  1. his account had a poignant undertow of regret

See definition of undertow in Merriam Webster