How many points is OVERDRIVES worth in Scrabble?

OVERDRIVES is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERDRIVES?

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

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OVERDRIVES

17 pts

OVERDRIVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. OVERDRIVES is a noun form of overdrive. OVERDRIVE means "very high gear in a motor vehicle".

Meaning & examples

verb

To drive too hard, or far, or beyond strength.

noun

A gear, on an automobile, higher than the normal top gear.
A state of heightened activity.

Synonyms: O. D., O.D., O/D, OD

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

OVERDRIVES is a noun form of overdrive. OVERDRIVE means "very high gear in a motor vehicle".

In a sentence: "The overdrives is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of OVERDRIVES. It scores 17 points.

Base words

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OVERDRIVE16 pts

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

Letter Values

= 17

OVERDRIVES Scrabble FAQ

Is OVERDRIVES a Scrabble word?: OVERDRIVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does OVERDRIVES mean?: OVERDRIVES is a noun form of overdrive. OVERDRIVE means "very high gear in a motor vehicle".
How do you use OVERDRIVES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The overdrives is noted."
How many points is OVERDRIVES worth in Scrabble?: OVERDRIVES is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERDRIVES?: OVERDRIVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).