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Is OVERLOAD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OVERLOAD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OVERLOAD mean?

  1. noun

    an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power

  2. verb

    become overloaded

    “The aerator overloaded”

  3. verb

    fill to excess so that function is impaired

    “Fear clogged her mind”

  4. noun

    an excessive burden

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

8

Letters

O (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) + L (1) + O (1) + A (1) + D (2) = 12 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 OVERLOAD

Single letters that turn OVERLOAD 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 OVERLOAD

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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