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SURROUNDING

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

11 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

S 1/1
U 1/2
R 1/1
R 1/1
O 1/1
U 1/2
N 1/2
D 2/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of SURROUNDING

verb

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

verb

To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.

verb

To pass around; to travel about; to circumnavigate.

"to surround the world"

noun

An outlying area; area in proximity to something

noun

An environment

adjective

Which surrounds something

Synonyms of SURROUNDING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SURROUNDING in a Sentence

  • "to surround the world"

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
18
points

Is SURROUNDING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: SURROUNDING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SURROUNDING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter surrounding Total
Scrabble 11111112112 13
WWF 12111222123 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SURROUNDING

100 words from the letters in SURROUNDING

How to Use SURROUNDING in Word Games

SURROUNDING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SURROUNDING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SURROUNDING

What does SURROUNDING mean?
SURROUNDING is a verb. To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
Is SURROUNDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SURROUNDING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SURROUNDING worth in Scrabble?
SURROUNDING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SURROUNDING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SURROUNDING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SURROUNDING?
Synonyms of SURROUNDING include: bebay, beleaguer, beset, periphery. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.