Understanding
13 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The ability to comprehend something or sympathetically aware of other people's feelings. It also represents an informal or unspoken agreement between people.
“His deep understanding of the subject made him an excellent teacher.”
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Contains 'ING' ending with multiple common letters; features 'UNDERSTAND' prefix
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Worth 17 points; versatile for board placement
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