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Is SURVEY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SURVEY is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “consider in a comprehensive way”.

Quick answer

Is SURVEY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. SURVEY is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

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Letters
6
Scrabble
12 pts
Words With Friends
13 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

SURVEY meaning and definition

SURVEY has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.

SURVEY as a verb

  1. Consider in a comprehensive way.
  2. Look over carefully or inspect.

SURVEY as a noun

  1. A detailed critical inspection.
  2. Short descriptive summary (of events).

SURVEY Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

SURVEY scores 12 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is V, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
S11
U12
R11
V45
E11
Y43
Total1213

SURVEY on premium squares

On a double word square SURVEY scores 24 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 36. Putting V on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of SURVEY

No other word uses exactly the letters in SURVEY.

Shorter words hiding in SURVEY

The letters S, U, R, V, E, Y make 36 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble SURVEY: all 36 words.

  • use3
  • very10
  • sure4
  • rue3
  • user4
  • rev6
  • sue3
  • er2
  • re2
  • rye6
  • suer4
  • us2
  • yes6
  • es2
  • res3
  • ruse4
  • sur3
  • ur2
  • ers3
  • eruv7
  • eruvs8
  • revs7
  • rues4
  • ryes7

Words like SURVEY

One-letter changes to SURVEY, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in SURVEY

  • surrey9
  • curvey14
  • purvey14
  • kurvey16

Add one letter to SURVEY

  • surveys13

More 6-letter words starting with SU

  • supply13
  • submit10
  • suffer12
  • sunset6
  • summer10
  • summit10
  • supple10
  • suture6
  • subdue9
  • suited7
  • sullen6
  • sultry9
  • summon10
  • subtle8
  • subway14
  • succor10
  • sucker12
  • suffix19

SURVEY word facts

SURVEY is a 6-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 2 vowels (U and E) and 4 consonants. It starts with S and ends with Y. By corpus frequency, SURVEY is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters S, U, R, V, E, Y on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 6 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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SURVEY Scrabble word FAQ

Is SURVEY a Scrabble word?

Yes. SURVEY is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does SURVEY mean?

SURVEY is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “consider in a comprehensive way”.

How many points is SURVEY worth in Scrabble?

SURVEY is worth 12 points in Scrabble: S (1) + U (1) + R (1) + V (4) + E (1) + Y (4). On a double word square it scores 24, and on a triple word square 36.

How many points is SURVEY in Words With Friends?

SURVEY is worth 13 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does SURVEY have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in SURVEY, but 36 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in SURVEY?

You can make 36 shorter words from the letters in SURVEY, including USE, VERY, SURE and RUE.

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