SURLY
/ˈsɜːli/
5 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, adverb
Definition of SURLY
Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
"The surly weather put us all in a bad mood."
Lordly, arrogant, supercilious.
In an arrogant or supercilious manner.
Examples of SURLY in a Sentence
- "The surly weather put us all in a bad mood."
Word Details
Is SURLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SURLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SURLY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SURLY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | r | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SURLY
13 words from the letters in SURLY
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SURLY in Word Games
SURLY is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SURLY 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 SURLY to find 13 additional valid words.