OVERCALL
13
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
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.