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OVERCALL
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Definition

Pronunciation: //ˌəʊvəˈkɔːl//

verb

  • (poker, bridge) To call a bet after another player has already called
    "Jill bet, Tommy called, and Julie overcalled."
  • (medicine) To diagnose a condition that does not, in fact, exist.
    "Knowledge of the ultrasound findings is important, and appreciating the fetal ultrasound may often undercall or (more often) overcall anomalies."

noun

  • (poker, bridge) A call which occurs after another player has already called
  • (contract law) An additional contribution required of investors beyond the initial investment, should unforeseen expenses arise.
    "Respondent further asserts that the only reason the overcall provision was included in the partnership agreement was to circumvent the provisions of section 465."
  • (medicine) A positive diagnosis when there is, in fact, nothing wrong.
    "According to published data, screening with chemiluminescence, as opposed to other light sources, imparts the lowest overcall rate."

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length
8 letters
Scrabble Points
13 points
Words With Friends Points
17 points

Word Games

Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
Yes
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
Yes
Wordle
No
Words With Friends
Yes

How many Scrabble points is the word 'OVERCALL'?

The word OVERCALL is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

O1
V4
E1
R1
C3
A1
L1
L1

Total: 13 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'OVERCALL'?

The word OVERCALL is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.

O1
V5
E1
R1
C4
A1
L2
L2

Total: 17 points

How many letters is the word 'OVERCALL'?

The word OVERCALL has 8 letters.

What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?

While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:

  • B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
  • H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
  • L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
  • V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
  • J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends

Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.

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