How many points is OVERHAND worth in Scrabble?

OVERHAND is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERHAND?

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

Can you add a letter to OVERHAND?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

OVERHAND

15 pts

OVERHAND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. OVERHAND means "thrown or performed with the hand raised above the shoulder".

Meaning & examples

noun

The upper hand; advantage; superiority; mastery.

Antonyms: underhand

verb

Sew using an overhand stitch.

adjective

Executed with the hand brought forward and down from above the shoulders
Sewn with close, vertical stitches that draw the edges of a seam together
(of a loop in rope) With the working part on top of the standing part.

Synonyms: overarm

adverb

In an overhand manner

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

thrown or performed with the hand raised above the shoulder

In a sentence: "It is overhand."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of OVERHAND. It scores 15 points.

Back hooks

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

OVERHANDS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

OVERHAND Scrabble FAQ

Is OVERHAND a Scrabble word?: OVERHAND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does OVERHAND mean?: thrown or performed with the hand raised above the shoulder
How do you use OVERHAND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is overhand."
How many points is OVERHAND worth in Scrabble?: OVERHAND is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERHAND?: OVERHAND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OVERHAND?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OVERHANDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.