Dictionary
Underdevelopment
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About 6 syllables
noun · 16 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : not valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : not valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does underdevelopment mean?
noun
state of inadequate development
“much poverty can be traced to the underdevelopment of industry”
(photography) inadequate processing of film resulting in inadequate contrast
Is UNDERDEVELOPMENT a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | No |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | No |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is UNDERDEVELOPMENT worth?
Scrabble
25 ptsWords With Friends
32 ptsWordfeud
27 ptsNYT Crossplay
29 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in UNDERDEVELOPMENT
Best shorter words top 30 of 1593
redevelopment 21overdependent 20development 19underdevelop 19envelopment 18redeveloped 18undeveloped 18unprevented 17developed 16devourment 16empoldered 16overmelted 16overteemed 16premoved 16developer 15enlevement 15enveloped 15envenomed 15ponderment 15predevote 15premolded 15prevented 15redevelop 15unremoved 15untempered 15volunteered 15denudement 14depermed 14deplumed 14develope 14
Hooks for UNDERDEVELOPMENT
Add one letter to the front or back of UNDERDEVELOPMENT to make another word.
Front hooks
None
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Words that end like UNDERDEVELOPMENT
Common words that share the ending -OPMENT, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -OPMENTUnderdevelopment: quick answers
Is UNDERDEVELOPMENT a valid Scrabble word?
No. UNDERDEVELOPMENT is not in the official Scrabble word lists we check, so you can’t play it in a rated game.
How many points is UNDERDEVELOPMENT worth?
UNDERDEVELOPMENT scores 25 points in Scrabble, 32 in Words With Friends, 27 in Wordfeud and 29 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does underdevelopment mean?
As a noun, underdevelopment means “state of inadequate development”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in UNDERDEVELOPMENT?
You can make 1593 shorter words from UNDERDEVELOPMENT, such as REDEVELOPMENT, OVERDEPENDENT, DEVELOPMENT, UNDERDEVELOP. See the full list.