How many points is OVERWHELMED worth in Scrabble?

OVERWHELMED is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERWHELMED?

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

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OVERWHELMED

23 pts

OVERWHELMED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points. OVERWHELMED is a verb form of overwhelm. OVERWHELM means "overpower, esp emotionally".

Meaning & examples

/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmd/

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmd/

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verb

To engulf, surge over and submerge.
Example: The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave.
To overpower, crush.
Example: In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force.
To overpower emotionally.
Example: He was overwhelmed with guilt.

Synonyms: swamp

Antonyms: underwhelm

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Definition and meaning

OVERWHELMED is a verb form of overwhelm. OVERWHELM means "overpower, esp emotionally".

In a sentence: "They overwhelmed."

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OVERWHELM20 pts

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Letter Values

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OVERWHELMED Scrabble FAQ

Is OVERWHELMED a Scrabble word?: OVERWHELMED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points.
What does OVERWHELMED mean?: OVERWHELMED is a verb form of overwhelm. OVERWHELM means "overpower, esp emotionally".
How do you use OVERWHELMED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They overwhelmed."
How many points is OVERWHELMED worth in Scrabble?: OVERWHELMED is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERWHELMED?: OVERWHELMED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).