1noun
protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
01 Word definition
overlay
7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants
Is OVERLAY a word?
Yes. OVERLAY is a 7-letter noun. protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
O-V-E-R-L-A-YHow do you spell OVERLAY?
OVERLAY contains 7 letters, begins with O, and ends with Y.
Check another spelling →Meaning and definition
2noun
a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗sheathingoverlayer
02 Letter breakdown
How is OVERLAY spelled?
O1V2E3R4L5A6Y7
03 Word-game status
Can you play OVERLAY?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
Words With Friends
Base tile value: 14 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About OVERLAY.
How do you spell OVERLAY?
OVERLAY is spelled O-V-E-R-L-A-Y. It contains 7 letters.