What does SURFACE mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈsɜrfəs/
Letters
7
Scrabble score
12
Words With Friends score
14
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary“there is a special cleaner for these surfaces”
  2. the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object“they skimmed over the surface of the water”
  3. the outermost level of the land or sea“earthquakes originate far below the surface”
  4. a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something“it was not what it appeared to be on the surface”
  5. information that has become public“all the reports were out in the open”
  6. a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight

verb

  1. come to the surface
  2. put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface“coat the cake with chocolate”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

surfaced14surfacer13surfaces13

Anagrams of SURFACE

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Words inside SURFACE

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Questions

Is SURFACE a valid word in word games?

SURFACE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is SURFACE worth?

SURFACE is worth 12 points with Scrabble letter values and 14 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SURFACE?

123 other words, including AS, ARE, US and USE.