OVERCOMES
9 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of OVERCOMES
To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.
"to overcome enemies in battle"
To win or prevail in some sort of battle, contest, etc.
"We shall overcome."
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
Is OVERCOMES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERCOMES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | o | v | e | r | c | o | m | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERCOMES
100 words from the letters in OVERCOMES
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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.