How many points is OVERTHROW worth in Scrabble?

OVERTHROW is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERTHROW?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

OVERTHROW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. OVERTHROW means "defeat and replace".

/əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/

Pronunciation

To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.
Example: I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.
To throw down to the ground, to overturn.

To throw (something) so that it goes too far.
Example: He overthrew first base, for an error.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Text licenses: CC BY-SA 3.0

Loading examples and pronunciation…

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

defeat and replace

In a sentence: "They overthrow."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OVERTHROW. It scores 18 points.

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

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

= 18

Is OVERTHROW a Scrabble word?: OVERTHROW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does OVERTHROW mean?: defeat and replace
How do you use OVERTHROW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They overthrow."
How many points is OVERTHROW worth in Scrabble?: OVERTHROW is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERTHROW?: OVERTHROW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OVERTHROW?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OVERTHROWN, OVERTHROWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.