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Overtaking

Yes, overtaking is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does overtaking mean?

noun

  1. going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it she drove but well but her reckless passing of every car on the road frightened me

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for overtaking

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of overtaking

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OVERTAKING.

Words you can make from overtaking

Unscramble OVERTAKING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is overtaking a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Overtaking 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 overtaking worth in Scrabble?

Overtaking is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does overtaking mean?

Overtaking means: going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it.