OVERLOCK
/ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
O
1/1
V
4/5
E
1/1
R
1/1
L
1/2
O
1/1
C
3/4
K
5/5
Definition of OVERLOCK
noun
A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.
verb
To stitch in this manner.
verb
To make the bolt of a lock go too far.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
20
points
Is OVERLOCK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERLOCK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL)
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts
Words With Friends
Tip: OVERLOCK uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OVERLOCK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | v | e | r | l | o | c | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERLOCK
84 words from the letters in OVERLOCK
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
volk
11/13
UK
coke
10/11
USUKWWF
lock
10/12
USUKWWF
cook
10/11
USUKWWF
reck
10/11
USUKWWF
cork
10/11
USUKWWF
rock
10/11
USUKWWF
cove
9/11
USUKWWF
koel
8/9
USUKWWF
loke
8/9
UK
kolo
8/9
USUKWWF
look
8/9
USUKWWF
kero
8/8
UK
kore
8/8
USUKWWF
roke
8/8
UK
rook
8/8
USUKWWF
levo
7/9
USUKWWF
love
7/9
USUKWWF
vole
7/9
USUKWWF
over
7/8
USUKWWF
rove
7/8
USUKWWF
cole
6/8
USUKWWF
cool
6/8
USUKWWF
loco
6/8
USUKWWF
cero
6/7
USUKWWF
core
6/7
USUKWWF
oleo
4/5
USUKWWF
eorl
4/5
UK
lore
4/5
USUKWWF
orle
4/5
USUKWWF
role
4/5
USUKWWF
loor
4/5
UK
3-letter words
elk
7/8
USUKWWF
lek
7/8
USUKWWF
oke
7/7
USUKWWF
erk
7/7
UK
kor
7/7
USUKWWF
rok
7/7
UK
lev
6/8
USUKWWF
voe
6/7
USUKWWF
rev
6/7
USUKWWF
cel
5/7
USUKWWF
col
5/7
USWWF
coo
5/6
USUKWWF
rec
5/6
USWWF
cor
5/6
USWWF
orc
5/6
USUKWWF
roc
5/6
USUKWWF
ole
3/4
USWWF
loo
3/4
USUKWWF
ore
3/3
USUKWWF
roe
3/3
USUKWWF
lor
3/4
UK
roo
3/3
UK
How to Use OVERLOCK in Word Games
OVERLOCK is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OVERLOCK to find 84 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About OVERLOCK
What does OVERLOCK mean?
OVERLOCK is a noun. A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.
Is OVERLOCK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OVERLOCK is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OVERLOCK worth in Scrabble?
OVERLOCK is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OVERLOCK?
You can make 84 words from the letters in OVERLOCK. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of OVERLOCK?
Synonyms of OVERLOCK include: merrow, overedge, serge. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.