How many points is OVERTAKES worth in Scrabble?

OVERTAKES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERTAKES?

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

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

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

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

In a sentence: "They overtakes."

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

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