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SURLY

/ˈsɜːli/

5 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, adverb

S 1/1
U 1/2
R 1/1
L 1/2
Y 4/3

Definition of SURLY

adjective

Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.

adjective

Threatening, menacing, gloomy.

"The surly weather put us all in a bad mood."

adjective

Lordly, arrogant, supercilious.

adverb

In an arrogant or supercilious manner.

Examples of SURLY in a Sentence

  • "The surly weather put us all in a bad mood."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
9
points

Is SURLY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

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 surly Total
Scrabble 11114 8
WWF 12123 9

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About SURLY

What does SURLY mean?
SURLY is a adjective. Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
Is SURLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SURLY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SURLY worth in Scrabble?
SURLY is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SURLY?
You can make 13 words from the letters in SURLY. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.