Surprising
10 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Causing surprise or astonishment; unexpected or remarkable. Can also be the present participle of the verb surprise.
“The team's surprising victory shocked analysts and fans alike.”
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Contains multiple vowels U, I with letters S, R, P, N, G
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Worth 13 points; the -ING ending and good length make it valuable
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