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OVERTHREW

9 letters

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TWL06 ✓ SOWPODS ✓ ENABLE1 ✓
Classic 11 pts
Big 11 pts
Super Big 18 pts

OVERTHREW is a valid 9-letter Boggle word. It's listed in all three major word lists — TWL06, SOWPODS, and ENABLE1. It scores 11 in Classic, 11 in Big, and 18 in Super Big Boggle.

OVERTHREW root OVERTHROW

Word family

OVERTHROW 11 OVERTHROWS-s 11 OVERTHROWING-ing 11 OVERTHROWN-n 11
verb
  1. transitiveTo bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.
    • I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.
  2. archaictransitiveTo throw down to the ground, to overturn.
  3. intransitivetransitiveTo throw (something) so that it goes too far.
    • He overthrew first base, for an error.
noun
  1. countableuncountableA removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force; usurpation.
  2. archaiccountablerareuncountableAn act of throwing something to the ground; an overturning.
  3. A throw that goes too far.
    • He overthrew the ball and it went for four runs.
  4. A run scored by the batting side when a fielder throws the ball back to the infield, whence it continues to the opposite outfield.