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Is OVERSHADOW a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OVERSHADOW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OVERSHADOW mean?

  1. verb

    be greater in significance than

    “the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness”

  2. verb

    make appear small by comparison

    “This year's debt dwarfs that of last year”

  3. verb

    cast a shadow upon

    “The tall tree overshadowed the house”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

10

Letters

O (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) + S (1) + H (4) + A (1) + D (2) + O (1) + W (4) = 20 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 OVERSHADOW

Single letters that turn OVERSHADOW 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 OVERSHADOW

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