Surround
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To be all around something or someone; to encircle or enclose on all sides. Can also mean to be associated with or encompassed by certain conditions.
“Ancient walls still surround the historic city centre, attracting thousands of tourists annually.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/səˈraʊnd/
Syllables
sur·round
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Wordle
Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains double-R pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points; versatile for building words with the -OUND ending
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