1adjective
placed on or over something else
“an overlying image”
01 Word definition
overlying
9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants
Is OVERLYING a word?
Yes. OVERLYING is a 9-letter adjective. placed on or over something else Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
O-V-E-R-L-Y-I-N-GHow do you spell OVERLYING?
OVERLYING contains 9 letters, begins with O, and ends with G.
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02 Letter breakdown
How is OVERLYING spelled?
O1V2E3R4L5Y6I7N8G9
03 Word-game status
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UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 16 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 19 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
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How do you spell OVERLYING?
OVERLYING is spelled O-V-E-R-L-Y-I-N-G. It contains 9 letters.