How many points is OVERTYPES worth in Scrabble?

OVERTYPES is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERTYPES?

OVERTYPES is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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OVERTYPES

17 pts

OVERTYPES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. OVERTYPES is a verb form of overtype. OVERTYPE means "type over existing text".

Meaning & examples

noun

A feature in wordprocessing whereby each typed character replaces the character after the cursor rather than being inserted before it.
A kind of steam wagon having the engine above the cab.

Synonyms: overstrike, typeover

verb

To type on top of something already typed.
Example: You can produce the yen sign ¥ by overtyping an equals sign = on a letter Y.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

OVERTYPES is a verb form of overtype. OVERTYPE means "type over existing text".

In a sentence: "They overtypes."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

OVERTYPE16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

OVERTYPES Scrabble FAQ

Is OVERTYPES a Scrabble word?: OVERTYPES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does OVERTYPES mean?: OVERTYPES is a verb form of overtype. OVERTYPE means "type over existing text".
How do you use OVERTYPES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They overtypes."
How many points is OVERTYPES worth in Scrabble?: OVERTYPES is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERTYPES?: OVERTYPES is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).