How many points is OVERWRITING worth in Scrabble?

OVERWRITING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OVERWRITING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

OVERWRITING

18 pts

OVERWRITING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. OVERWRITING is a verb form of overwrite. OVERWRITE means "write (something) in an excessively ornate or prolix style".

Meaning & examples

verb

To destroy (older data) by recording new data over it.
Example: I accidentally saved my unwanted changes and overwrote the version of the document I wanted to keep.
To cover in writing; to write over the top of.
To write too much.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

OVERWRITING is a verb form of overwrite. OVERWRITE means "write (something) in an excessively ornate or prolix style".

In a sentence: "They overwriting."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

OVERWRITE15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

OVERWRITING Scrabble FAQ

Is OVERWRITING a Scrabble word?: OVERWRITING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does OVERWRITING mean?: OVERWRITING is a verb form of overwrite. OVERWRITE means "write (something) in an excessively ornate or prolix style".
How do you use OVERWRITING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They overwriting."
How many points is OVERWRITING worth in Scrabble?: OVERWRITING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OVERWRITING?: OVERWRITING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).