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Overthrow

Yes, overthrow is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does overthrow mean?

noun

  1. the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
  2. the act of disturbing the mind or body his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset

verb

  1. cause the downfall of; of rulers The Czar was overthrown
  2. rule against The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for overthrow

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of overthrow

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OVERTHROW.

Words you can make from overthrow

Unscramble OVERTHROW for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is overthrow a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Overthrow 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 overthrow worth in Scrabble?

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

What does overthrow mean?

Overthrow means: the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force).