OVERGROWN
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of OVERGROWN
To grow beyond one's boundaries or containment, or beyond the proper size.
To grow over; (of one thing) to cause (a second thing) to become overgrown (with or by the first thing).
Having large numbers of plants which have become too big, and are hence spoiling the picturesqueness of a garden.
Having grown bigger without developing maturity or changing character.
"He spends so much money on new technology: he's like an overgrown schoolboy buying toys."
Examples of OVERGROWN in a Sentence
- "He spends so much money on new technology: he's like an overgrown schoolboy buying toys."
Word Details
Is OVERGROWN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERGROWN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OVERGROWN uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OVERGROWN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | v | e | r | g | r | o | w | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERGROWN
100 words from the letters in OVERGROWN
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How to Use OVERGROWN in Word Games
OVERGROWN is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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