DOWNS
/daʊnz/
5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of DOWNS
noun
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A negative aspect; a downer.
"I love almost everything about my job. The only down is that I can't take Saturdays off."
- A grudge (on someone).
verb
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To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell.
"A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast."
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To lower; to put (something) down.
"The bell rang for lunch, and the workers downed their tools."
noun
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(especially southern England) A hill, especially a chalk hill; rolling grassland
"The North Downs are a ridge of chalk hills in south east England."
- (usually in the plural) A field, especially one used for horse racing.
noun
- Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.
- The pubescence of plants; the hairy crown or envelope of the seeds of certain plants, such as the thistle.
verb
- To cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down.
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About the word DOWNS
Is "DOWNS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "DOWNS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "DOWNS" worth?
In Scrabble, "DOWNS" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "DOWNS" mean?
A negative aspect; a downer.
Does "DOWNS" have any anagrams?
No, "DOWNS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.