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OVERREACHES

(verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Overreaches.

Overreaches - as a verb

Fail by aiming too high or trying too hard

Beat through cleverness and wit

Example: "I beat the traffic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beatcircumventoutfoxoutsmartoutwit

Overreaches - as a noun

An act of extending or reaching over, especially if too far or much; overextension.

Of a horse: an act of striking the heel of a forefoot with the toe of a hindfoot; an injury caused by this action.

Example Sentences

"She always overreaches her authority by making decisions beyond her role."
"The government overreaches its power by imposing too many regulations."
"The company overreaches by setting unrealistic goals for its employees."
"He often overreaches in his arguments, making unsupported claims."
"The athlete overreaches by pushing himself too hard and risking injury."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERREACHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overreaches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERREACHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is OVERREACHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overreaches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERREACHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is OVERREACHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overreaches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERREACHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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