OVERRIDES
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of OVERRIDES
A mechanism, device or procedure used to counteract an automatic control.
A royalty.
A device for prioritizing audio signals, such that certain signals receive priority over others.
To ride across or beyond something.
To ride a horse too hard.
To counteract the normal operation of something; to countermand with orders of higher priority.
"The Congress promptly overrode the president's veto, passing the bill into law."
Examples of OVERRIDES in a Sentence
- "The Congress promptly overrode the president's veto, passing the bill into law."
Word Details
Is OVERRIDES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERRIDES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OVERRIDES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OVERRIDES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | v | e | r | r | i | d | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERRIDES
100 words from the letters in OVERRIDES
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How to Use OVERRIDES in Word Games
OVERRIDES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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