NYT Dictionary
OVERLOVE
VerbO-ver-loveo-ver-love · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
To love too much.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From over- + love. Compare Old English oferlufu (“excessive love”, noun).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2026.