Overhead
Yes, overhead is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
What does overhead mean?
noun
- the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes
- (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command
- (computer science) the disk space required for information that is not data but is used for location and timing
adjective
- located or originating from above
an overhead crossing
adverb
- above your head; in the sky
planes were flying overhead
- above the head; over the head
bring the legs together overhead
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 15 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of overhead
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OVERHEAD.
Words you can make from overhead
Frequently asked questions
Is overhead a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Overhead 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 overhead worth in Scrabble?
Overhead is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does overhead mean?
Overhead means: the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes.