SURGERY
/ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of SURGERY
A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.
"Many times surgery is necessary to prevent cancer from spreading."
The medical specialty related to the performance of surgical procedures.
A room or department where surgery is performed.
Synonyms of SURGERY
Words with similar meaning
Examples of SURGERY in a Sentence
- "Many times surgery is necessary to prevent cancer from spreading."
Word Details
Is SURGERY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SURGERY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SURGERY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for SURGERY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | r | g | e | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SURGERY
78 words from the letters in SURGERY
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How to Use SURGERY in Word Games
SURGERY is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SURGERY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SURGERY to find 78 additional valid words.