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Is DOWNTOWN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DOWNTOWN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DOWNTOWN mean?

  1. adjective

    of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center

    “downtown Manhattan”

  2. noun

    the central area or commercial center of a town or city

    “the heart of Birmingham's downtown”

  3. adverb

    toward or in the lower or central part of town

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

8

Letters

D (2) + O (1) + W (4) + N (1) + T (1) + O (1) + W (4) + N (1) = 15 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 DOWNTOWN

Single letters that turn DOWNTOWN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from DOWNTOWN

The 37 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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