umbrella

NOUNADJECTIVE /əm'brɛlə/
8 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH U

umbrella is a valid 8-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
U1M3B3R1E1L1L1A1
1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING

What does umbrella mean?

NOUN · 3 SENSES
1

A formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets.

“an air umbrella over England”

2

A lightweight handheld collapsible canopy.

BROADER
NARROWER
3

Having the function of uniting a group of similar things.

“the Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups”

“under the umbrella of capitalism”

ADJECTIVE · 1 SENSE
1

Covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups.

“an umbrella organization”

“umbrella insurance coverage”

AT THE BOARD

Anagrams of umbrella

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