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Overkill

Yes, overkill is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does overkill mean?

noun

  1. the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required
  2. any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of overkill

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OVERKILL.

Words you can make from overkill

Unscramble OVERKILL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is overkill a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Overkill 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 overkill worth in Scrabble?

Overkill is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does overkill mean?

Overkill means: the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required.