With DOWNS
43 words · highest scoring is downsized at 23 points
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About 9 Letter Words With DOWNS
There are 43 nine letter words containing DOWNS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is downsized at 23 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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.
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9 Letter Words With DOWNS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words With DOWNS
- downsized23
- kickdowns23
- downsizer22
- downsizes22
- backdowns21
- chowdowns21
- downshift19
- lockdowns19
9 Letter Words With DOWNS Defined
- downsizedVerb · 23 points
- make (a company or organization) smaller by eliminating staff positions
- lockdownsNoun · 19 points
- a state or period in which movement within or access to an area is restricted in the interests of public safety or health
- playdownsNoun · 18 points
- a game or match forming part of a play-off
- takedownsNoun · 17 points
- a wrestling manoeuvre in which an opponent is swiftly brought to the mat from a standing position
9 Letter Words With DOWNS: Questions
How many nine letter words containing DOWNS are there?
There are 43 nine letter words containing DOWNS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words containing DOWNS?
DOWNSIZED is the highest scoring option at 23 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words containing DOWNS?
BACKDOWNS, DOWNSPINS, MARKDOWNS are among the most familiar nine letter words containing DOWNS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words containing DOWNS 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.