Surrounding
11 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Situated all around a particular place or thing, or the area or environment that encircles something. It describes what is on every side.
“The hotel offered stunning views of the surrounding countryside.”
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Contains two R's and two U's; -ING suffix ending
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Worth 13 points; good length for board positioning
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