Underlying

10 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Lying beneath or below something, or fundamental and basic despite superficial differences. It refers to hidden or not immediately obvious factors.

“The report examines the underlying causes of poverty in urban areas.”

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Contains multiple vowels U, E, I with double N and letters R, L, Y, D, G

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Worth 15 points; the Y and good length provide scoring opportunities

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