Starting With DOW
8 words · highest scoring is downward at 16 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With DOW
There are 8 eight letter words starting with DOW in our dictionary. The highest scoring is downward at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 8 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DOWNFALL, DOWNLOAD, DOWNTOWN among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try 8 Letter Words With DOW or Words Starting With DOW, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words Starting With DOW at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With DOW
- downward16
- downfall15
- downhill15
- downtown15
- downtime14
- download13
- downside13
- downturn12
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With DOW
- downfall15
- downhill15
- download13
- downside13
- downtime14
- downtown15
- downturn12
- downward16
8 Letter Words Starting With DOW by Last Letter
8 Letter Words Starting With DOW Defined
- downfallNoun · 15 points
- a loss of power, prosperity, or status
- downhillAdverb · 15 points
- towards the bottom of a slope
- downloadVerb · 13 points
- copy (data) from one computer system to another, typically over the internet
- downtimeNoun · 14 points
- time during which a machine, especially a computer, is out of action or unavailable for use
- downtownAdjective · 15 points
- in or relating to the central part or main business and commercial area of a town or city
- downturnNoun · 12 points
- a decline in economic, business, or other activity
8 Letter Words Starting With DOW: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with DOW are there?
There are 8 eight letter words starting with DOW in our dictionary, and 8 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with DOW?
DOWNWARD is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with DOW?
DOWNFALL, DOWNLOAD, DOWNTOWN are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with DOW. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with DOW valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.