Words That Start With DOWNS

Q: What is the highest-scoring word that starts with DOWNS?

DOWNSIZING is worth 24 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DOWNSHIFTINGS (24), DOWNSIZED (23), DOWNSHIFTING (23).

Q: What are some common words that start with DOWNS?

Everyday examples include DOWNSTAIRS , DOWNSTREAM , DOWNSTATE , DOWNSIZE , DOWNSCALE , DOWNS , DOWNSTAGE , DOWNSWING . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word that starts with DOWNS?

DOWNSHIFTINGS has 13 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, DOWNSTAIRS (10 letters) is the longest common one.

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All Words That Start With DOWNS 39 words

How common is DOWNS at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 39 words that start with DOWNS. Most are 9 letters long, they average 17 points, the best is DOWNSIZING (24 points) and 43.6% end in S.

Total words: 39
Most common length: 9 letters; 13 words
Average Scrabble score: 17; out of 24 max
Longest word: DOWNSHIFTINGS; 13 letters
Most common ending: S; 43.6% of words

Most common last letters

s 43.6%
e 20.5%
g 10.3%

Top vowel pairs

ai7.7%
ou5.1%
ea2.6%

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Highest-scoring word that starts with DOWNS

d ₂o ₁w ₄n ₁s ₁i ₁z ₁₀i ₁n ₁g ₂

D 2 + O 1 + W 4 + N 1 + S 1 + I 1 + Z 10 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 = 24 points

Double word: 48 pts
Triple word: 72 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

downsizing

nounthe reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable

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How many words that start with DOWNS are there?

There are 39 words that start with DOWNS in our combined English word list. The most common length is 9 letters, with 13 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word that starts with DOWNS?

DOWNSIZING is worth 24 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DOWNSHIFTINGS (24), DOWNSIZED (23), DOWNSHIFTING (23).

What are some common words that start with DOWNS?

Everyday examples include DOWNSTAIRS, DOWNSTREAM, DOWNSTATE, DOWNSIZE, DOWNSCALE, DOWNS, DOWNSTAGE, DOWNSWING. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word that starts with DOWNS?

DOWNSHIFTINGS has 13 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, DOWNSTAIRS (10 letters) is the longest common one.