Surplus
/ˈsɜːpləs/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:13 pts7 letters
Definition of Surplus
noun
- That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.
- Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
- The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose.
- Assets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted.
verb
- To treat as surplus to requirements, to sell off.
adjective
- Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient
"It is surplus to our needs"
Anagrams of Surplus
No exact anagrams found for "surplus". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
s1
u1
r1
p3
l1
u1
s1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Surplus
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Surplus"
Surplus is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Surplus" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "surplus" is a low-scoring word.