OVERTIME
/ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb, adverb
Definition of OVERTIME
Working time outside of one's regular hours.
"Workers are usually paid extra for working overtime."
The rate of pay, usually higher, for work done outside of or in addition to regular hours.
An extra period of play when a contest has a tie score at the end of regulation. (British: extra time.)
"That last-second shot ties the game 99-99 and sends it to overtime!"
To measure something incorrectly, as taking more time than it actually did.
Exceeding regular working hours.
Beyond the normal or usual extent.
Examples of OVERTIME in a Sentence
- "Workers are usually paid extra for working overtime."
- "That last-second shot ties the game 99-99 and sends it to overtime!"
Word Details
Is OVERTIME a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERTIME is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OVERTIME uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OVERTIME
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | v | e | r | t | i | m | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERTIME
100 words from the letters in OVERTIME
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How to Use OVERTIME in Word Games
OVERTIME is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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