Is DOWN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOWN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DOWN mean?
- adverb
spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
“don't fall down”
- adverb
away from a more central or a more northerly place
“was sent down to work at the regional office”
- adjective
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
“lay face down”
- verb
drink down entirely
“He downed three martinis before dinner”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
D (2) + O (1) + W (4) + N (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for DOWN
Single letters that turn DOWN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from DOWN
The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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