Words Starting
With OVER
OVER- means "above," "too much," or "across." OVERLOOK (look from above), OVEREAT (eat too much), OVERSEAS (across the sea). OVER itself is a valid Scrabble word (7 pts). OVER- words tend to be 7–9 letters — perfect for Scrabble bingo plays.
What Does OVER- Mean?
OVER- is an Old English prefix with four related senses: above in position (OVERHEAD, OVERLOOK, OVERPASS), across (OVERSEAS, OVERLAND), excess/too much (OVEREAT, OVERWORK, OVERLOAD, OVERSPEND), and reversal/defeat (OVERCOME, OVERTHROW, OVERTURN). Context determines which sense applies.
In Scrabble, OVER- words are prized for their length. Most OVER- words are 7–9 letters, making them natural bingo candidates. The OVER- prefix itself gives you 4 tiles (O, V, E, R) that appear in many natural Scrabble racks.
OVER Words by Length
7-letter OVER words
8-letter OVER words
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the OVER- prefix mean?
OVER- has four meanings: "above" (OVERHEAD, OVERLOOK), "across" (OVERSEAS, OVERLAND), "too much" (OVEREAT, OVERWORK, OVERLOAD), and "reversal/defeat" (OVERCOME, OVERTHROW, OVERTURN). It is an Old English prefix found in hundreds of everyday compound words.
Is OVER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OVER is a valid 4-letter Scrabble word worth 7 points. It can be played as a standalone word (preposition or adverb) or used as the start of longer words. OVERT (8 pts) and OVERLY are also valid Scrabble plays. OVER is one of the stronger common 4-letter plays.
What are the highest-scoring OVER words in Scrabble?
Top OVER- Scrabble plays: OVERJOYED (22 pts), OVERJOY (19 pts), OVERTAX (17 pts), OVERVIEW (17 pts), OVERKILL (15 pts), OVERCOME (15 pts), OVERFLOW (17 pts), OVERHAUL (14 pts). OVERJOYED is one of the highest-scoring OVER- words when you can place it.
What 7-letter words start with OVER?
Common 7-letter OVER- Scrabble bingos: OVERALL, OVERACT, OVERDUE, OVEREAT, OVERLAP, OVERLAY, OVERMAN, OVERRUN, OVERSEE, OVERTAX, OVERTLY, OVERUSE, OVERJOY. These work as bingo plays when you can hook OVER- to an existing board tile.
What are common words starting with OVER?
Everyday OVER- words: OVERALL, OVERDUE, OVERLAP, OVERLAY, OVERRUN, OVERSEE, OVERTLY, OVERCOME, OVERFLOW, OVERHAUL, OVERHEAD, OVERLOOK, OVERPASS, OVERRIDE, OVERSEAS, OVERTURN, OVERVIEW, OVERWORK, OVERLOAD, OVERKILL, OVERJOYED. OVER- words appear in virtually every area of vocabulary.