Underground
11 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Beneath the surface of the earth, or operating secretly and often illegally. It can also refer to railway systems running below ground.
“The underground railway system connects all major areas of the city.”
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Contains two U's and two R's; compound word UNDER-GROUND
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Worth 14 points; good length for strategic placement
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