OVERBUILT
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of OVERBUILT
To perform excessive construction on a building or in an area.
To build over or on top of another structure.
"The architect wanted to overbuild the restaurant on top of an office."
To build with excessive size or elaboration.
Having had excessive construction carried out.
"an overbuilt area"
Examples of OVERBUILT in a Sentence
- "The architect wanted to overbuild the restaurant on top of an office."
- "an overbuilt area"
Word Details
Is OVERBUILT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERBUILT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | o | v | e | r | b | u | i | l | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERBUILT
100 words from the letters in OVERBUILT
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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.