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OVERBUILT

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of OVERBUILT

verb

To perform excessive construction on a building or in an area.

verb

To build over or on top of another structure.

"The architect wanted to overbuild the restaurant on top of an office."

verb

To build with excessive size or elaboration.

adjective

Having had excessive construction carried out.

"an overbuilt area"

Antonyms of OVERBUILT

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of OVERBUILT in a Sentence

  • "The architect wanted to overbuild the restaurant on top of an office."
  • "an overbuilt area"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points

Is OVERBUILT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, OVERBUILT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: OVERBUILT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for OVERBUILT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter overbuilt Total
Scrabble 141131111 14
WWF 151142121 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERBUILT

100 words from the letters in OVERBUILT

How to Use OVERBUILT in Word Games

OVERBUILT is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OVERBUILT to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About OVERBUILT

What does OVERBUILT mean?
OVERBUILT is a verb. To perform excessive construction on a building or in an area.
Is OVERBUILT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OVERBUILT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OVERBUILT worth in Scrabble?
OVERBUILT is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OVERBUILT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OVERBUILT. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.