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01 Word definition

overwhelming

12 letters · 4 vowels · 8 consonants

Is OVERWHELMING a word?

Yes. OVERWHELMING is a 12-letter adjective. so strong as to be irresistible Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell OVERWHELMING?

O-V-E-R-W-H-E-L-M-I-N-G

OVERWHELMING contains 12 letters, begins with O, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. so strong as to be irresistible

    “an overpowering need for solitude”

2adjective

  1. very strong; urgently felt

    “politics is his consuming passion”
Synonyms
overpoweringconsuming
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score24points
Words With Friends28points
Word length12letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is OVERWHELMING spelled?

O1V2E3R4W5H6E7L8M9I10N11G12
Starts withOVEFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters11Repeats E
Vowel balance4 / 8Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →12-letter words →Words starting with OVE →Words ending in ING →Words made from OVERWHELMING →Words with E →Words with G →Words with H →Words with I →

03 Word-game status

Can you play OVERWHELMING?

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Base tile value: 24 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 28 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About OVERWHELMING.

How do you spell OVERWHELMING?

OVERWHELMING is spelled O-V-E-R-W-H-E-L-M-I-N-G. It contains 12 letters.