How many points is OVERSTEER worth in Scrabble?

OVERSTEER is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERSTEER?

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

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OVERSTEER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. OVERSTEER means "to steer excessively".

The condition in which the rear wheels of a car don't follow the desired curve while cornering, the rear wheels losing a degree of traction and so skidding off the required line into a spin.

To lose the control of one's vehicle in a corner due to rear wheels sliding and not following the front wheels

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to steer excessively

In a sentence: "They oversteer."

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

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

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Is OVERSTEER a Scrabble word?: OVERSTEER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does OVERSTEER mean?: to steer excessively
How do you use OVERSTEER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They oversteer."
How many points is OVERSTEER worth in Scrabble?: OVERSTEER is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERSTEER?: OVERSTEER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).