How many points is OVERTAKING worth in Scrabble?

OVERTAKING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERTAKING?

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

Can you add a letter to OVERTAKING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

OVERTAKING

18 pts

OVERTAKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. OVERTAKING means "act of moving past (a vehicle or person) travelling in the same direction".

Meaning & examples

verb

To pass a more slowly moving object or entity.
Example: The car was so slow we were overtaken by a bus.
To become greater than something else
To occur unexpectedly; take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away
Example: Our plans were overtaken by events.

noun

The act by which one thing overtakes another.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

act of moving past (a vehicle or person) travelling in the same direction

In a sentence: "The overtaking is noted."

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Back hooks

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

OVERTAKINGS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

OVERTAKING Scrabble FAQ

Is OVERTAKING a Scrabble word?: OVERTAKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does OVERTAKING mean?: act of moving past (a vehicle or person) travelling in the same direction
How do you use OVERTAKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The overtaking is noted."
How many points is OVERTAKING worth in Scrabble?: OVERTAKING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERTAKING?: OVERTAKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OVERTAKING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OVERTAKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.