How many points is OVERWHELMING worth in Scrabble?

OVERWHELMING is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERWHELMING?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

24 pts

OVERWHELMING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 24 points. OVERWHELMING means "crushing".

/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/

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

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

crushing

In a sentence: "It is overwhelming."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OVERWHELMING. It scores 24 points.

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

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

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Is OVERWHELMING a Scrabble word?: OVERWHELMING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 24 points.
What does OVERWHELMING mean?: crushing
How do you use OVERWHELMING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is overwhelming."
How many points is OVERWHELMING worth in Scrabble?: OVERWHELMING is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERWHELMING?: OVERWHELMING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OVERWHELMING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OVERWHELMINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.