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Is OVERHEAD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OVERHEAD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OVERHEAD mean?

  1. adjective

    located or originating from above

    “an overhead crossing”

  2. noun

    the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes

  3. adverb

    above your head; in the sky

    “planes were flying overhead”

  4. adverb

    above the head; over the head

    “bring the legs together overhead”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

8

Letters

O (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) + H (4) + E (1) + A (1) + D (2) = 15 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 OVERHEAD

Single letters that turn OVERHEAD 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 hooks1

Words you can make from OVERHEAD

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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