SURPLUS

7 letters 9 Scrabble points /ˈsɜːpləs/

Definition of SURPLUS

noun
  1. That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.

  2. Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.

  3. The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose.

Related words: oversum
verb
  1. To treat as surplus to requirements, to sell off.

adjective
  1. Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient

    "It is surplus to our needs"

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters S U R P L U S
Length 7 letters
Scrabble Score 9 points

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