Surprised
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Past tense of surprise; to cause someone to feel wonder or astonishment by something unexpected. Can also function as an adjective describing the emotional state of being taken unawares.
“We surprised her with a birthday party she never expected.”
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Contains tricky 'rpr' cluster; watch for repeated 'r' and 's'
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11 points; good balance of common and valuable letters
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