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overlap

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Is overlap a Scrabble word?

Yes, overlap is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 12 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of overlap?

Definition

verb (English)

1. (mathematics) Of sets: to have some elements in common.Examples: "The set (all men) overlaps the set (vegetarians)."intransitivetransitive

2. (genetics) To have some similar nucleotide sequences.intransitivetransitive

3. (art) An illusion of depth is created when one object partially covers another.intransitivetransitive

noun (English)

1. (rugby) a situation in the game where an attacking line has more players in it than the defensive line coming to meet it. The attacking side may exploit the overlap by using their superior numbers to break the opposition's defensive line. If attackers outnumber defenders by more than one player this is often termed a two man overlap or three man overlap, etc. If the attacking side fails to break through usually due to poor execution, they are said to waste an overlap.intransitivetransitive

2. (insurance, pensions) The payment of a spouse's or other dependant's annuity benefits concurrently with the member's benefits, on death of the member during the guarantee period.intransitivetransitive

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "overlap"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "overlap"?

Scrabble
12 points
O1
V4
E1
R1
L1
A1
P3
Words With Friends
15 points
O1
V4
E1
R1
L2
A1
P4

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