How many points is SURPRISES worth in Scrabble?

SURPRISES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SURPRISES?

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

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SURPRISES

11 pts

SURPRISES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. SURPRISES is a noun form of surprise. SURPRISE means "unexpected event".

Meaning & examples

noun

Something unexpected.
Example: It was a surprise to find out I owed twice as much as I thought I did.
The feeling that something unexpected has happened.
Example: Imagine my surprise on learning I owed twice as much as I thought I did.
A dish covered with a crust of raised pastry, but with no other contents.

Synonyms: unexpected, astonishment, more than one bargained for

verb

To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.
Example: It surprises me that I owe twice as much as I thought I did.
To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise.
Example: He doesn’t know that I’m in the country – I thought I’d turn up at his house and surprise him.
To undergo or witness something unexpected.
Example: He doesn’t surprise easily.

Synonyms: overtake

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SURPRISES is a noun form of surprise. SURPRISE means "unexpected event".

In a sentence: "The surprises is noted."

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Letter Values

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SURPRISES Scrabble FAQ

Is SURPRISES a Scrabble word?: SURPRISES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does SURPRISES mean?: SURPRISES is a noun form of surprise. SURPRISE means "unexpected event".
How do you use SURPRISES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The surprises is noted."
How many points is SURPRISES worth in Scrabble?: SURPRISES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SURPRISES?: SURPRISES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).