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Surprise

Yes, surprise is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does surprise mean?

noun

  1. the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
  2. a sudden unexpected event
  3. the act of surprising someone

verb

  1. cause to be surprised The news really surprised me
  2. come upon or take unawares She surprised the couple
  3. attack by storm; attack suddenly

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for surprise

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of surprise

  • spurries
  • uprisers

Words you can make from surprise

Unscramble SURPRISE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is surprise a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Surprise is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is surprise worth in Scrabble?

Surprise is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does surprise mean?

Surprise means: the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you.