How many points is OVERWRITES worth in Scrabble?

OVERWRITES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERWRITES?

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

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OVERWRITES

16 pts

OVERWRITES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. OVERWRITES is a verb form of overwrite. OVERWRITE means "to write excessively".

Meaning & examples

verb

To destroy (older data) by recording new data over it.
Example: I accidentally saved my unwanted changes and overwrote the version of the document I wanted to keep.
To cover in writing; to write over the top of.
To write too much.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

OVERWRITES is a verb form of overwrite. OVERWRITE means "to write excessively".

In a sentence: "They overwrites."

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Base words

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OVERWRITE15 pts

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Letter Values

= 16

OVERWRITES Scrabble FAQ

Is OVERWRITES a Scrabble word?: OVERWRITES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does OVERWRITES mean?: OVERWRITES is a verb form of overwrite. OVERWRITE means "to write excessively".
How do you use OVERWRITES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They overwrites."
How many points is OVERWRITES worth in Scrabble?: OVERWRITES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERWRITES?: OVERWRITES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).