OVERSAW
/oʊ.vɚ.sɔ/
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of OVERSAW
To survey, look at something in a wide angle.
To supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group.
"It is congress's duty to oversee the spending of federal funds."
To inspect, examine
"Gamekeepers oversee a hunting ground to see to the wildlife's welfare and look for poachers."
Examples of OVERSAW in a Sentence
- "It is congress's duty to oversee the spending of federal funds."
- "Gamekeepers oversee a hunting ground to see to the wildlife's welfare and look for poachers."
Word Details
Is OVERSAW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERSAW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of OVERSAW earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for OVERSAW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | v | e | r | s | a | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERSAW
100 words from the letters in OVERSAW
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How to Use OVERSAW in Word Games
OVERSAW is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since OVERSAW uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OVERSAW to find 100 additional valid words.