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OVERCOMES

9 letters · 4 syllables · verb

O 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
R 1/1
C 3/4
O 1/1
M 3/4
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of OVERCOMES

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 OVERCOMES in a Sentence

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

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points

Is OVERCOMES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

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

Letter Values for OVERCOMES

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

Letter overcomes Total
Scrabble 141131311 16
WWF 151141411 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERCOMES

100 words from the letters in OVERCOMES

How to Use OVERCOMES in Word Games

OVERCOMES is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About OVERCOMES

What does OVERCOMES mean?
OVERCOMES is a verb. To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.
Is OVERCOMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OVERCOMES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OVERCOMES worth in Scrabble?
OVERCOMES is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from OVERCOMES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OVERCOMES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.