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DOWN

/daʊn/

4-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

D 2
O 1
W 4
N 1

Meaning of DOWN

noun
  1. A negative aspect; a downer.
    "I love almost everything about my job. The only down is that I can't take Saturdays off."
  2. A grudge (on someone).
verb
  1. To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell.
    "A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast."
  2. To lower; to put (something) down.
    "The bell rang for lunch, and the workers downed their tools."
adjective
  1. Sad, unhappy, depressed, feeling low.
    "Mary seems very down since she split up with her boyfriend."
  2. (normally in the combination 'down with') Sick or ill.
    "He is down with the flu."
adverb
  1. From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.
    "The cat jumped down from the table."
  2. At a lower or further place or position along a set path.
    "His place is farther down the road."
preposition
  1. From the higher end to the lower of.
    "The ball rolled down the hill."
  2. From nouth to south of.
    "We sailed down the eastern seaboard."
noun
  1. (especially southern England) A hill, especially a chalk hill; rolling grassland
    "The North Downs are a ridge of chalk hills in south east England."
  2. (usually in the plural) A field, especially one used for horse racing.
noun
  1. Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.
  2. The pubescence of plants; the hairy crown or envelope of the seeds of certain plants, such as the thistle.
verb
  1. To cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down.
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About the word DOWN

Is "DOWN" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "DOWN" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "DOWN" worth?

In Scrabble, "DOWN" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "DOWN" mean?

A negative aspect; a downer.

Does "DOWN" have any anagrams?

No, "DOWN" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.