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Overdrive

Yes, overdrive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does overdrive mean?

noun

  1. the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration Troops are ready to go into overdrive as soon as the signal is given
  2. a high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power

verb

  1. drive or work too hard The teacher is overworking his students
  2. make use of too often or too extensively

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for overdrive

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of overdrive

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OVERDRIVE.

Words you can make from overdrive

Unscramble OVERDRIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is overdrive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Overdrive is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is overdrive worth in Scrabble?

Overdrive is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does overdrive mean?

Overdrive means: the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration.