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Overtake

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

What does overtake mean?

verb

  1. catch up with and possibly overtake The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
  2. travel past The sports car passed all the trucks
  3. overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for overtake

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants4 / 4
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of overtake

Words you can make from overtake

Unscramble OVERTAKE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is overtake a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Overtake 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 overtake worth in Scrabble?

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

What does overtake mean?

Overtake means: catch up with and possibly overtake.