Word: OVERAGE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of OVERAGE
- To have too long an aging process.
- Having an age that is greater than a stipulated minimum.
- Too old to be of use in a particular situation.
- A surplus of inventory or capacity or of cash that is greater than the amount in the record of an account.
- A state of being more than one ought to be.
"You're entitled to bring a bag weighing fifty pounds onto the airplane, and will be charged extra for any overage."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "overage" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "overage" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OVERAGE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is OVERAGE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in OVERAGE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OVERAGE:
- # the overage effect
- # master of overage
- # playing with overage
- # in terms of overage
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