OVERRULING
10 letters · 4 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of OVERRULING
To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
"The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire."
The situation where something is overruled.
Examples of OVERRULING in a Sentence
- "The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire."
Word Details
Is OVERRULING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERRULING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OVERRULING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OVERRULING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | v | e | r | r | u | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERRULING
100 words from the letters in OVERRULING
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How to Use OVERRULING in Word Games
OVERRULING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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