Is SURPASS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SURPASS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SURPASS mean?
- verb
distinguish oneself
“She excelled in math”
- verb
be or do something to a greater degree
“her performance surpasses that of any other student I know”
- verb
move past
“A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window”
- verb
be greater in scope or size than some standard
“Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
7
Letters
S (1) + U (1) + R (1) + P (3) + A (1) + S (1) + S (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for SURPASS
SURPASS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from SURPASS
The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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