How many points is OVERLAP worth in Scrabble?

OVERLAP is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERLAP?

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

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OVERLAP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. OVERLAP means "to extend over and cover a part of".

/ˈəʊvəˌlæp/

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/

Something that overlaps or is overlapped
A situation in the game where an attacking line has more players in it than the defensive line coming to meet it. The attacking side may exploit the overlap by using their superior numbers to break the opposition's defensive line. If attackers outnumber defenders by more than one player this is often termed a two man overlap or three man overlap, etc. If the attacking side fails to break through usually due to poor execution, they are said to waste an overlap.
The payment of a spouse's or other dependant's annuity benefits concurrently with the member's benefits, on death of the member during the guarantee period.

To extend over and partly cover something.
Example: The mouse-mat overlapped the edge of the desk.
To have an area, range, character or function in common.
Example: The two maps overlapped at the east and west edges.
Of sets: to have some elements in common.
Example: The set (all men) overlaps the set (vegetarians).

Synonyms: intersect

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to extend over and cover a part of

In a sentence: "They overlap."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OVERLAP. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is OVERLAP a Scrabble word?: OVERLAP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does OVERLAP mean?: to extend over and cover a part of
How do you use OVERLAP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They overlap."
How many points is OVERLAP worth in Scrabble?: OVERLAP is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERLAP?: OVERLAP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).