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SURGE

/sɜːdʒ/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

S 1/1
U 1/2
R 1/1
G 2/3
E 1/1

Definition of SURGE

noun

A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

"He felt a surge of excitement."

noun

The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation

noun

A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.

"A power surge at that generator created a blackout across the whole district."

verb

To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

"Toaster sales surged last year."

verb

To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly.

"A ship surges forwards, sways sideways and heaves up."

verb

To slack off a line.

Synonyms of SURGE

Words with similar meaning

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

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
8
points

Is SURGE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SURGE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

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 surge Total
Scrabble 11121 6
WWF 12131 8

Anagrams of SURGE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About SURGE

What does SURGE mean?
SURGE is a noun. A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
Is SURGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SURGE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SURGE worth in Scrabble?
SURGE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SURGE?
You can make 41 words from the letters in SURGE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SURGE?
Synonyms of SURGE include: inrush. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SURGE?
The anagrams of SURGE (words using the exact same letters) are: GRUES, URGES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.