eight-letter word · 17 points
Is OVERFLOW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERFLOW is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “flow or run over (a limit or brim)”.
Quick answer
Is OVERFLOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OVERFLOW is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 8
- Scrabble
- 17 pts
- Words With Friends
- 19 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
OVERFLOW meaning and definition
OVERFLOW has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
OVERFLOW as a verb
- Flow or run over (a limit or brim).
- Overflow with a certain feeling.
OVERFLOW as a noun
- A large flow.
- The occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity.
OVERFLOW Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
OVERFLOW scores 17 in Scrabble and 19 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is V, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| O | 1 | 1 |
| V | 4 | 5 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| F | 4 | 4 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| W | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 17 | 19 |
OVERFLOW on premium squares
On a double word square OVERFLOW scores 34 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 51. 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. Played from a full rack, all 8 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of OVERFLOW
No other word uses exactly the letters in OVERFLOW.
Unscramble OVERFLOW: 99 words from its letters
The letters O, V, E, R, F, L, O, W make 99 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first.
- flow10
- love7
- low6
- floor8
- fool7
- over7
- fowl10
- row6
- flower12
- lower8
- roof7
- vow9
- wolf10
- fore7
- role4
- owe6
- foe6
- lover8
- woo6
- few9
- ore3
- rev6
- vowel11
- woe6
- wool7
- el2
- elf6
- er2
- fowler12
- or2
- re2
- roe3
- lore4
- owl6
- rove7
- fe5
- floe7
- lev6
- loo3
- oleo4
- ref6
- rolf7
- rowel8
- vole7
- vower11
- wooer8
- woof10
- woofer12
- ef5
- eorl4
- erf6
- evo6
- fer6
- flew10
- flor7
- for6
- forel8
- fro6
- froe7
- frow10
- levo7
- lew6
- lo2
- loof7
- loor4
- lor3
- lowe7
- oe2
- of5
- ole3
- oo2
- oof6
- oor3
- orf6
- orfe7
- orle4
- ovel7
- ow5
- ower7
- owler8
- owre7
- reflow12
- reo3
- rew6
- roo3
- voe6
- vol6
- vor6
- vrow10
- we5
- wero7
- wo5
- wof9
- wolfer12
- wolve11
- wolver12
- wooler9
- wore7
- wove10
Words like OVERFLOW
One-letter changes to OVERFLOW, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in OVERFLOW
- overblow16
- overflew17
- overslow14
Add one letter to OVERFLOW
- overflown18
- overflows18
More 8-letter words starting with OV
- overhead15
- overload12
- overseas11
- overturn11
- overcast13
- overhaul14
- override12
- overlook15
- overhang15
- overtime13
- overwork18
- overmuch18
- overcome15
- overture11
- overtake15
- overcoat13
- overdone12
- overhand15
OVERFLOW word facts
OVERFLOW is an 8-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 3 vowels (O and E) and 5 consonants, with O repeated. It starts with O and ends with W. By corpus frequency, OVERFLOW is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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OVERFLOW Scrabble word FAQ
Is OVERFLOW a Scrabble word?
Yes. OVERFLOW is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does OVERFLOW mean?
OVERFLOW is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “flow or run over (a limit or brim)”.
How many points is OVERFLOW worth in Scrabble?
OVERFLOW is worth 17 points in Scrabble: O (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) + F (4) + L (1) + O (1) + W (4). On a double word square it scores 34, and on a triple word square 51.
How many points is OVERFLOW in Words With Friends?
OVERFLOW is worth 19 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does OVERFLOW have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in OVERFLOW, but 99 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in OVERFLOW?
You can make 99 shorter words from the letters in OVERFLOW, including FLOW, LOVE, LOW and FLOOR.
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