How many points is OVERPLAY worth in Scrabble?

OVERPLAY is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERPLAY?

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

Can you add a letter to OVERPLAY?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

OVERPLAY

16 pts

OVERPLAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. OVERPLAY is a verb form of overact. OVERACT means "act in an exaggerated way".

Meaning & examples

verb

To overdo or overact one's effect or role.
Example: When Chris overacted his part again, the director warned that anyone overplaying would be barred from the next production.
To play (a song or record) too frequently.
To overestimate one's strength in a game or event, which ultimately may end in a defeat.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

OVERPLAY is a verb form of overact. OVERACT means "act in an exaggerated way".

In a sentence: "They overplay."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

OVERACT12 pts

Back hooks

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

OVERPLAYS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

OVERPLAY Scrabble FAQ

Is OVERPLAY a Scrabble word?: OVERPLAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does OVERPLAY mean?: OVERPLAY is a verb form of overact. OVERACT means "act in an exaggerated way".
How do you use OVERPLAY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They overplay."
How many points is OVERPLAY worth in Scrabble?: OVERPLAY is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERPLAY?: OVERPLAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OVERPLAY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OVERPLAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.