How many points is OVERHEARD worth in Scrabble?

OVERHEARD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERHEARD?

OVERHEARD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

OVERHEARD

16 pts

OVERHEARD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. OVERHEARD is a verb form of overhear. OVERHEAR means "to hear without the speaker's knowledge or intention".

Meaning & examples

/oʊ.vɚ.hɝd/

verb

To hear something that was not meant for one's ears.
Example: I was hanging clothes in the garden and I overheard the neighbours talking about Sheila's pregnancy.

Synonyms: eavesdrop

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

OVERHEARD is a verb form of overhear. OVERHEAR means "to hear without the speaker's knowledge or intention".

In a sentence: "They overheard."

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Base words

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OVERHEAR14 pts

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in OVERHEARD, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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OVERHEARD Scrabble FAQ

Is OVERHEARD a Scrabble word?: OVERHEARD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does OVERHEARD mean?: OVERHEARD is a verb form of overhear. OVERHEAR means "to hear without the speaker's knowledge or intention".
How do you use OVERHEARD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They overheard."
How many points is OVERHEARD worth in Scrabble?: OVERHEARD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERHEARD?: OVERHEARD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).