Definition of UNDERFUR

underfur

Plural: underfurs

Noun

  • The dense, soft layer of fur beneath an animal's outer coat.
  • thick soft fur lying beneath the longer and coarser guard hair
  • The thick, soft undercoat of some mammals, especially those that spend time in the water

Examples

  • The UNDERFUR tile was hidden deep in his rack, waiting for a triple-word spot.

Origin / Etymology

From under- + fur.

Synonyms

undercoat

Scrabble Score: 12

underfur: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
underfur: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
underfur: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

underfur: valid Words With Friends Word