OVERSHOT
/ˈəʊ.vəˌʃɒt/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of OVERSHOT
To go past something; to go too far.
"When you drive, you must remember to not overshoot the parking space and end up with two wheels over the line."
To shoot beyond; to shoot too far to hit something.
To pass swiftly over; to fly beyond.
An overshot water wheel.
(of a water wheel) powered by water that flows over the top from above
Having the upper teeth projecting beyond the lower, as in the jaws of some dogs.
Examples of OVERSHOT in a Sentence
- "When you drive, you must remember to not overshoot the parking space and end up with two wheels over the line."
Word Details
Is OVERSHOT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERSHOT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OVERSHOT uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OVERSHOT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | v | e | r | s | h | o | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERSHOT
100 words from the letters in OVERSHOT
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How to Use OVERSHOT in Word Games
OVERSHOT is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OVERSHOT to find 100 additional valid words.