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Is OVERFLOW a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OVERFLOW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OVERFLOW mean?

  1. verb

    flow or run over (a limit or brim)

  2. noun

    a large flow

  3. noun

    the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity

  4. verb

    overflow with a certain feeling

    “The children bubbled over with joy”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

8

Letters

O (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) + F (4) + L (1) + O (1) + W (4) = 17 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for OVERFLOW

Single letters that turn OVERFLOW into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Words you can make from OVERFLOW

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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