SURPLUS
/ˈsɜːpləs/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of SURPLUS
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.
Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose.
To treat as surplus to requirements, to sell off.
Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient
"It is surplus to our needs"
Examples of SURPLUS in a Sentence
- "It is surplus to our needs"
Word Details
Is SURPLUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SURPLUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SURPLUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for SURPLUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | r | p | l | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SURPLUS
42 words from the letters in SURPLUS
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How to Use SURPLUS in Word Games
SURPLUS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SURPLUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SURPLUS to find 42 additional valid words.