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Underlying Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 18/05/2025

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Hint 1: Meaning
be or form the base for .
Hint 2: Synonyms
BASIC, BASAL, LATENT
Hint 3: Best answers
BASIC, LATENT, ULTERIOR

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Underlying with 5 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
BASIC5
BASAL5

Underlying with 6 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
LATENT6

Underlying with 8 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
ULTERIOR8
INHERENT8
UNDERLAY8
UNDERLIE8

Underlying with 9 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
UNDERLAIN9
UNDERLIES9

Underlying with 10 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
IMPLICIT IN10

Underlying with 11 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
FUNDAMENTAL11
RUDIMENTARY11

Synonyms for Underlying

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What's the best solution for Underlying?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Underlying is BASIC. Other possible answers include LATENT, ULTERIOR, BASAL, fundamental, implicit in, inherent, rudimentary, underlain, among others.

How many solutions are there for Underlying?

We have found 12 possible answers for the crossword clue Underlying.

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What is another word for Underlying?

We list 8 synonyms related to Underlying. Common alternatives include INHERENT, UNDERLAY, UNDERLIE, UNDERLAIN.

Which crosswords feature clues like Underlying?

Clues like Underlying often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Observer Speedy, Daily Mail Cryptic, The Independent, Sunday Express, The Sun Two Speed, among others.


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