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OVERRULING

10 letters · 4 syllables · verb, noun

O 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
R 1/1
R 1/1
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L 1/2
I 1/1
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Definition of OVERRULING

verb

To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.

verb

To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.

verb

To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.

"The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire."

noun

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

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
19
points

Is OVERRULING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, OVERRULING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

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 overruling Total
Scrabble 1411111112 14
WWF 1511122123 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERRULING

100 words from the letters in OVERRULING

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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Frequently Asked Questions About OVERRULING

What does OVERRULING mean?
OVERRULING is a verb. To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
Is OVERRULING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OVERRULING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OVERRULING worth in Scrabble?
OVERRULING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from OVERRULING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OVERRULING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.