Dictionary
Downsize
d 2o 1w 4n 1s 1i 1z 10e 1
About 2 syllables
verb · 8 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does downsize mean?
verb
dismiss from work
“three secretaries were downsized during the financial crisis”
design or manufacture in a smaller size
“the car makers downsized the SUVs when fuel became very expensive”
(of a company) reduce in size or number of employees
“the company downsized its research staff”
Is DOWNSIZE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is DOWNSIZE worth?
Scrabble
21 ptsWords With Friends
22 ptsWordfeud
21 ptsNYT Crossplay
22 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
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Downsize: quick answers
Is DOWNSIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DOWNSIZE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 21 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DOWNSIZE worth?
DOWNSIZE scores 21 points in Scrabble, 22 in Words With Friends, 21 in Wordfeud and 22 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does downsize mean?
As a verb, downsize means “dismiss from work”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in DOWNSIZE?
You can make 222 shorter words from DOWNSIZE, such as WINZES, WIZENS, WINZE, WIZEN. See the full list.