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Overwhelm

Yes, overwhelm is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.

What does overwhelm mean?

verb

  1. overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
  2. charge someone with too many tasks
  3. cover completely or make imperceptible I was drowned in work

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for overwhelm

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points20
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of overwhelm

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OVERWHELM.

Words you can make from overwhelm

Unscramble OVERWHELM for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is overwhelm a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Overwhelm 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 overwhelm worth in Scrabble?

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

What does overwhelm mean?

Overwhelm means: overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli.