How many points is OVERCLOCK worth in Scrabble?

OVERCLOCK is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERCLOCK?

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

Can you add a letter to OVERCLOCK?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OVERCLOCKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

OVERCLOCK

20 pts

OVERCLOCK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. OVERCLOCK means "modify a computer to run at greater speeds than originally intended".

Meaning & examples

verb

To run a processor (CPU), or any electronic logic device, at a speed higher than is recommended by the manufacturer.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

modify a computer to run at greater speeds than originally intended

In a sentence: "They overclock."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of OVERCLOCK. It scores 20 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after OVERCLOCK. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

OVERCLOCKS21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 20

OVERCLOCK Scrabble FAQ

Is OVERCLOCK a Scrabble word?: OVERCLOCK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does OVERCLOCK mean?: modify a computer to run at greater speeds than originally intended
How do you use OVERCLOCK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They overclock."
How many points is OVERCLOCK worth in Scrabble?: OVERCLOCK is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERCLOCK?: OVERCLOCK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OVERCLOCK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OVERCLOCKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.