How many points is OVERTAKEN worth in Scrabble?

OVERTAKEN is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERTAKEN?

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

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OVERTAKEN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. OVERTAKEN is a verb form of overtake. OVERTAKE means "to catch up with".

/ˈovəɹteɪkən/

Pronunciation: /ˈovəɹteɪkən/

To pass a more slowly moving object or entity.
Example: The car was so slow we were overtaken by a bus.
To become greater than something else
To occur unexpectedly; take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away
Example: Our plans were overtaken by events.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

OVERTAKEN is a verb form of overtake. OVERTAKE means "to catch up with".

In a sentence: "They overtaken."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OVERTAKEN. It scores 16 points.

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Is OVERTAKEN a Scrabble word?: OVERTAKEN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does OVERTAKEN mean?: OVERTAKEN is a verb form of overtake. OVERTAKE means "to catch up with".
How do you use OVERTAKEN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They overtaken."
How many points is OVERTAKEN worth in Scrabble?: OVERTAKEN is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERTAKEN?: OVERTAKEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).