UNVEILED means revealed, exposed, or made visible after being hidden. From dramatic statue reveals to groundbreaking announcements, unveiling marks moments of discovery and disclosure.
Yes. UNVEILED is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 12 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends and 13 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | U | N | V | E | I | L | E | D | Total |
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| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| Words With Friends | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| Wordfeud | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
UNVEILED is the past tense of "unveil," meaning to remove a veil or covering from something, literally or figuratively revealing what was hidden. The word captures moments of revelation—from the ceremonial unveiling of monuments and artworks to the metaphorical unveiling of secrets, plans, or innovations. In literal contexts, unveiling involves physically removing a covering, often in ceremonial settings. Think of the dramatic moment when a cloth is pulled away to reveal a new statue, painting, or memorial. Figuratively, unveiling describes any act of revelation: companies unveil new products, scientists unveil discoveries, and authors unveil plot twists. Common contexts for unveiling: Ceremonial: Unveiling statues, monuments, plaques, or artworks Commercial: Unveiling new products, services, or technologies Informational: Unveiling plans, strategies, or findings Personal: Unveiling true feelings, identities, or intentions Literary: Unveiling mysteries, secrets, or plot revelations
The word unveiled combines the prefix "un-" (meaning "not" or "reverse of") with "veiled," creating a word that literally means "not veiled" or "having the veil removed." The root "veil" comes from the Latin velum meaning "covering, curtain, or sail." The Latin velum originally referred to any piece of cloth used as a covering, from ship sails to temple curtains. Through Old French veile, it entered Middle English around 1200 CE, initially referring to the head covering worn by women, especially nuns. The verb "unveil" emerged in the 1590s, with "unveiled" following as its past participle. The metaphorical use of "unveil" to mean "reveal or disclose" developed in the 17th century, as writers began using the physical act of removing a veil as a powerful image for any kind of revelation. This figurative meaning has become dominant in modern usage, where we "unveil" everything from corporate strategies to scientific theories.
Anagrams: UNLEVIED
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Words inside UNVEILED: 108 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: UNLEVIEDLIVENEDUNLIVEDDEVEINENDIVEENVIEDLEVIEDVEILEDVEINEDVEINULEVENDUEDELVE. See all words from UNVEILED.