Word: OVERRIDES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of OVERRIDES
- A mechanism, device or procedure used to counteract an automatic control.
- A royalty.
- A device for prioritizing audio signals, such that certain signals receive priority over others.
- To ride across or beyond something.
- To ride a horse too hard.
- To counteract the normal operation of something; to countermand with orders of higher priority.
"The Congress promptly overrode the president's veto, passing the bill into law."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "overrides" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "overrides" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OVERRIDES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is OVERRIDES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in OVERRIDES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OVERRIDES:
- # the overrides effect
- # master of overrides
- # playing with overrides
- # in terms of overrides
Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Same Length Words (9 Letters)
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