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Overestimate

Yes, overestimate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does overestimate mean?

noun

  1. an appraisal that is too high
  2. a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high

verb

  1. make too high an estimate of He overestimated his own powers
  2. assign too high a value to You are overestimating the value of your old car

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for overestimate

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants6 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of overestimate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OVERESTIMATE.

Words you can make from overestimate

Unscramble OVERESTIMATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is overestimate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Overestimate 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 overestimate worth in Scrabble?

Overestimate is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does overestimate mean?

Overestimate means: an appraisal that is too high.