OVERACTIVITY
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is OVERACTIVITY a Scrabble word?
Yes. OVERACTIVITY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (12 letters, 23 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
excessive activity; "overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily"
OVERACTIVITY (noun): excessive activity; "overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily".
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
OVERACTIVITY scores 23 points before board multipliers.
- O = 1
- V = 4
- E = 1
- R = 1
- A = 1
- C = 3
- T = 1
- I = 1
- V = 4
- I = 1
- T = 1
- Y = 4
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, E×1, I×2, O×1, R×1, T×2, V×2, Y×1
Letter breakdown
OVERACTIVITY has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 12-letter words
Crossword relevance
OVERACTIVITY is a 12-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 12, starts with O, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "OVERACTIVITY — excessive activity; "overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily"" (23 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
OVERACTIVITY is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is OVERACTIVITY a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
OVERACTIVITY (noun): excessive activity; "overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily".
In standard Scrabble scoring, OVERACTIVITY totals 23 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. OVERACTIVITY relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
OVERACTIVITY is 12 letters long, begins with O, ends with Y, and sorts to the alphagram ACEIIORTTVVY. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so OVERACTIVITY is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 5 vowels, 7 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 12-letter entries, OVERACTIVITY ranks by raw score (23 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include AZOXYBENZOIC, QUIZZABILITY, QUIZZICALITY, AZOXYBENZENE; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, OVERACTIVITY carries 5 vowels and 7 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on O or Y are common study angles; browse words starting with O and words ending with Y to rehearse parallel sets.
OVERACTIVITY is a 12-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 12, starts with O, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 12-letter entries like OVERACTIVITY frequently cross shorter words; knowing that OVERACTIVITY contains A, C, E, I, O, R, T, V, Y helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as o??????????y to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside OVERACTIVITY include AC, CT, IV — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: O, V, E, R, A, C, T, I, Y. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble overactivity directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 23 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat OVERACTIVITY as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "OVERACTIVITY — excessive activity; "overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily"" (23 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is OVERACTIVITY a valid Scrabble word?
- OVERACTIVITY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (12 letters, 23 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is OVERACTIVITY worth in Scrabble?
- OVERACTIVITY is worth 23 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: excessive activity; "overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does OVERACTIVITY mean?
- OVERACTIVITY (noun): excessive activity; "overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of OVERACTIVITY?
- OVERACTIVITY scores 23 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 12-letter words.
- Does OVERACTIVITY have anagrams?
- OVERACTIVITY has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in OVERACTIVITY?
- OVERACTIVITY has 12 letters, starts with O, ends with Y, and uses the alphagram ACEIIORTTVVY (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find OVERACTIVITY?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 12-letter results or "contains" patterns that match OVERACTIVITY. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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