Definition of overkill

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  • overkill is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • overkill is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • overkill is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of overkill

  • any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal (noun)
  • the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required (noun)

See definition of overkill in Merriam Webster