Surface
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The outside or uppermost layer of something. The top of a body of liquid or the outward appearance as opposed to deeper reality.
“The calm surface of the lake reflected the surrounding mountains.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈsɜːfɪs/
Syllables
sur·face
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Wordle
Contains two A's and vowels U, E; common noun
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; the F and C provide good scoring
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