OVERKILL
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of OVERKILL
A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons.
(by extension) An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.
"24 hours of TV coverage of the US election verged on overkill."
An unnecessary excess of disposal because of too high criteria of inspection.
To destroy something with more (nuclear) force than is required.
To dispose of too many items because of too high criteria of inspection.
To do something excessive to achieve a goal.
Examples of OVERKILL in a Sentence
- "24 hours of TV coverage of the US election verged on overkill."
Word Details
Is OVERKILL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERKILL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OVERKILL uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OVERKILL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | v | e | r | k | i | l | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERKILL
100 words from the letters in OVERKILL
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How to Use OVERKILL in Word Games
OVERKILL is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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