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OVERCAME

/ˌəʊvəˈkeɪm/

8 letters · 3 syllables · verb

O 1/1
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E 1/1
R 1/1
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Definition of OVERCAME

verb

To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.

"to overcome enemies in battle"

verb

To win or prevail in some sort of battle, contest, etc.

"We shall overcome."

verb

To come or pass over; to spread over.

"I was overcome with anger."

Examples of OVERCAME in a Sentence

  • "to overcome enemies in battle"
  • "We shall overcome."
  • "I was overcome with anger."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is OVERCAME a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: OVERCAME uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for OVERCAME

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

Letter overcame Total
Scrabble 14113131 15
WWF 15114141 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERCAME

100 words from the letters in OVERCAME

How to Use OVERCAME in Word Games

OVERCAME is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About OVERCAME

What does OVERCAME mean?
OVERCAME is a verb. To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.
Is OVERCAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OVERCAME is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OVERCAME worth in Scrabble?
OVERCAME is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OVERCAME?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OVERCAME. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.