OVERDRIVE
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
O
1/1
V
4/5
E
1/1
R
1/1
D
2/2
R
1/1
I
1/1
V
4/5
E
1/1
Definition of OVERDRIVE
verb
To drive too hard, or far, or beyond strength.
noun
A gear, on an automobile, higher than the normal top gear.
noun
A state of heightened activity.
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points
Is OVERDRIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERDRIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts
Words With Friends — 18 pts
Tip: OVERDRIVE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OVERDRIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | v | e | r | d | r | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERDRIVE
100 words from the letters in OVERDRIVE
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
revved
13/15
USUKWWF
revive
12/14
USUKWWF
voidee
10/11
UK
derive
10/11
USUKWWF
reived
10/11
USUKWWF
revied
10/11
UK
rieved
10/11
UK
devore
10/11
UK
overed
10/11
USUKWWF
devoir
10/11
USUKWWF
voider
10/11
USUKWWF
driver
10/11
USUKWWF
drover
10/11
USUKWWF
reiver
9/10
USUKWWF
riever
9/10
USUKWWF
verier
9/10
USUKWWF
oreide
7/7
USUKWWF
5-letter words
verve
11/13
USUKWWF
viver
11/13
UK
vivre
11/13
UK
video
9/10
USUKWWF
diver
9/10
USUKWWF
drive
9/10
USUKWWF
rived
9/10
USUKWWF
vired
9/10
UK
dover
9/10
UK
drove
9/10
USUKWWF
roved
9/10
USUKWWF
reive
8/9
USUKWWF
revie
8/9
UK
rieve
8/9
UK
vireo
8/9
USUKWWF
river
8/9
USUKWWF
rover
8/9
USUKWWF
eider
6/6
USUKWWF
doree
6/6
UK
erode
6/6
USUKWWF
erred
6/6
USUKWWF
direr
6/6
USUKWWF
drier
6/6
USUKWWF
rider
6/6
USUKWWF
order
6/6
USUKWWF
rorid
6/6
UK
rorie
5/5
UK
4-letter words
vive
10/12
USUKWWF
vivo
10/12
UK
deev
8/9
UK
dive
8/9
USUKWWF
vide
8/9
USUKWWF
vied
8/9
USUKWWF
devo
8/9
UK
dove
8/9
USUKWWF
void
8/9
USUKWWF
derv
8/9
UK
evoe
7/8
UK
ever
7/8
USUKWWF
veer
7/8
USUKWWF
rive
7/8
USUKWWF
vier
7/8
USUKWWF
vire
7/8
UK
over
7/8
USUKWWF
rove
7/8
USUKWWF
rivo
7/8
UK
eide
5/5
USUKWWF
deer
5/5
USUKWWF
dere
5/5
USUKWWF
dree
5/5
USUKWWF
rede
5/5
USUKWWF
reed
5/5
USUKWWF
dire
5/5
USUKWWF
ired
5/5
USUKWWF
ride
5/5
USUKWWF
doer
5/5
USUKWWF
dore
5/5
USUKWWF
redo
5/5
USUKWWF
rode
5/5
USUKWWF
roed
5/5
UK
dorr
5/5
USUKWWF
roer
4/4
UK
rore
4/4
UK
How to Use OVERDRIVE in Word Games
OVERDRIVE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OVERDRIVE to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About OVERDRIVE
What does OVERDRIVE mean?
OVERDRIVE is a verb. To drive too hard, or far, or beyond strength.
Is OVERDRIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OVERDRIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OVERDRIVE worth in Scrabble?
OVERDRIVE is worth 16 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 OVERDRIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OVERDRIVE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of OVERDRIVE?
Synonyms of OVERDRIVE include: O. D., O.D., O/D, OD. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.