Below the surface is a phrase that can be used to describe something that is hidden or not immediately visible. It can refer to physical objects, such as BURIED items, or to abstract concepts, such as INNER thoughts and feelings. The crossword solutions for this phrase are BURIED (6 letters), INNER (5 letters), UNDER (5 letters), and RECESSED (8 letters). Each of these words can be used to describe something that is not immediately visible or accessible, but is instead hidden beneath the surface.