Clues for the word "SURPRISE"

We've had 27 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 54 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mindfood Daily crossword on March 25, 2026.

Definition of surprise

n. - The act of coming upon, or taking, unawares; the act of seizing unexpectedly; surprisal; as, the fort was taken by surprise.
n. - The state of being surprised, or taken unawares, by some act or event which could not reasonably be foreseen; emotion excited by what is sudden and strange; a suddenly excited feeling of wonder or astonishment.
n. - Anything that causes such a state or emotion.
n. - A dish covered with a crust of raised paste, but with no other contents.
n. - To come or fall suddenly and unexpectedly; to take unawares; to seize or capture by unexpected attack.
n. - To strike with wonder, astonishment, or confusion, by something sudden, unexpected, or remarkable; to confound; as, his conduct surprised me.
n. - To lead (one) to do suddenly and without forethought; to bring (one) into some unexpected state; -- with into; as, to be surprised into an indiscretion; to be surprised into generosity.
n. - To hold possession of; to hold.