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Overshadow

Yes, overshadow is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.

What does overshadow mean?

verb

  1. be greater in significance than the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness
  2. make appear small by comparison This year's debt dwarfs that of last year
  3. cast a shadow upon The tall tree overshadowed the house

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for overshadow

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points20
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of overshadow

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OVERSHADOW.

Words you can make from overshadow

Unscramble OVERSHADOW for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is overshadow a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Overshadow 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 overshadow worth in Scrabble?

Overshadow is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does overshadow mean?

Overshadow means: be greater in significance than.