Words Containing DOWNS

Q: What is the highest-scoring word containing DOWNS?

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

Q: What are some common words containing DOWNS?

Everyday examples include DOWNSTAIRS , DOWNSTREAM , DOWNSTATE , DOWNSIZE , COUNTDOWNS , DOWNSCALE , TOUCHDOWNS , BREAKDOWNS . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word containing DOWNS?

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

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How often does DOWNS appear in words?

Our combined English word list has 95 words containing DOWNS. Most are 9 letters long, they average 17 points, the best is DOWNSIZING (24 points) and 76.8% end in S.

Total words: 95
Most common length: 9 letters; 36 words
Average Scrabble score: 17; out of 24 max
Longest word: DOWNSHIFTINGS; 13 letters
Most common ending: S; 76.8% of words

Most common last letters

s 76.8%
e 8.4%
g 4.2%

Top vowel pairs

ou4.2%
ai3.2%
ea3.2%

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Highest-scoring word containing 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 containing DOWNS are there?

There are 95 words containing DOWNS in our combined English word list. The most common length is 9 letters, with 36 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word containing DOWNS?

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

What are some common words containing DOWNS?

Everyday examples include DOWNSTAIRS, DOWNSTREAM, DOWNSTATE, DOWNSIZE, COUNTDOWNS, DOWNSCALE, TOUCHDOWNS, BREAKDOWNS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word containing DOWNS?

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