SURGE
/sɜːdʒ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SURGE
A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
"He felt a surge of excitement."
The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation
A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.
"A power surge at that generator created a blackout across the whole district."
To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.
"Toaster sales surged last year."
To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly.
"A ship surges forwards, sways sideways and heaves up."
To slack off a line.
Examples of SURGE in a Sentence
- "He felt a surge of excitement."
- "A power surge at that generator created a blackout across the whole district."
- "Toaster sales surged last year."
- "A ship surges forwards, sways sideways and heaves up."
Word Details
Is SURGE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SURGE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SURGE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SURGE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | r | g | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SURGE
41 words from the letters in SURGE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SURGE in Word Games
SURGE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SURGE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SURGE to find 41 additional valid words.