Is DOWNS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOWNS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DOWNS mean?
Downs is a form of DOWN.
- 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
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
D (2) + O (1) + W (4) + N (1) + S (1) = 9 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 DOWNS
DOWNS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from DOWNS
The 31 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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