How many points is SURROUNDING worth in Scrabble?

SURROUNDING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SURROUNDING?

SURROUNDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to SURROUNDING?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SURROUNDINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SURROUNDING

13 pts

SURROUNDING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. SURROUNDING is a verb form of surround. SURROUND means "to extend completely around".

Meaning & examples

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

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verb

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.
To pass around; to travel about; to circumnavigate.
Example: to surround the world

Synonyms: bebay, beleaguer, beset

noun

An outlying area; area in proximity to something
An environment

Synonyms: periphery

adjective

Which surrounds something

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SURROUNDING is a verb form of surround. SURROUND means "to extend completely around".

In a sentence: "They surrounding."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SURROUNDING. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SURROUND9 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after SURROUNDING. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

SURROUNDINGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in SURROUNDING, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 13

SURROUNDING Scrabble FAQ

Is SURROUNDING a Scrabble word?: SURROUNDING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does SURROUNDING mean?: SURROUNDING is a verb form of surround. SURROUND means "to extend completely around".
How do you use SURROUNDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They surrounding."
How many points is SURROUNDING worth in Scrabble?: SURROUNDING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SURROUNDING?: SURROUNDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SURROUNDING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SURROUNDINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.