UNDERPAINTING
17
Definition
noun
- (art) An initial layer of paint, often monochromatic, applied to a ground as a base for subsequent layers."He would start with a stenciled acrylic underpainting and finish by making marks with the chalk and charcoal shells."
- (art) A painting that the artist later painted over to create the final work."At first they wouldn't believe him, but he gave them proof. X-ray the Adulteress, he told them, and you will find an underpainting. They did and found the underpainting van Meegeren had described."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 13 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 23 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'UNDERPAINTING'?
The word UNDERPAINTING is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
U1
N1
D2
E1
R1
P3
A1
I1
N1
T1
I1
N1
G2
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'UNDERPAINTING'?
The word UNDERPAINTING is worth 23 points in Words With Friends.
U2
N2
D2
E1
R1
P4
A1
I1
N2
T1
I1
N2
G3
Total: 23 points
How many letters is the word 'UNDERPAINTING'?
The word UNDERPAINTING has 13 letters.
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.