OVERWHELM
/ˌovɚˈʍɛlm/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of OVERWHELM
The state or condition of being overwhelmed.
To engulf, surge over and submerge.
"The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."
To overpower, crush.
"In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force."
To overpower emotionally.
"He was overwhelmed with guilt."
Examples of OVERWHELM in a Sentence
- "The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."
- "In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force."
- "He was overwhelmed with guilt."
Word Details
Is OVERWHELM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERWHELM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OVERWHELM uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OVERWHELM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | v | e | r | w | h | e | l | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERWHELM
100 words from the letters in OVERWHELM
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How to Use OVERWHELM in Word Games
OVERWHELM is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OVERWHELM to find 100 additional valid words.