OVERLAYS
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of OVERLAYS
A piece of paper pasted upon the tympan sheet to improve the impression by making it stronger at a particular place.
(betting) Odds which are set higher than expected or warranted. Favorable odds.
A horse going off at higher odds than it appears to warrant, based on its past performances.
To lay, spread, or apply something over or across; cover.
To overwhelm; to press excessively upon.
To lie over (someone, especially a child) in order to smother it; to suffocate.
Word Details
Is OVERLAYS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERLAYS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OVERLAYS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OVERLAYS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | v | e | r | l | a | y | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERLAYS
100 words from the letters in OVERLAYS
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How to Use OVERLAYS in Word Games
OVERLAYS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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