How many points is DOWNS worth in Scrabble?

DOWNS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DOWNS?

DOWNS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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DOWNS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. DOWNS is a verb form of down. DOWN means "to cause to fall".

/daʊnz/

A negative aspect; a downer.
Example: I love almost everything about my job. The only down is that I can't take Saturdays off.
A grudge (on someone).
An act of swallowing an entire drink at once.

To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell.
Example: A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast.
To lower; to put (something) down.
Example: The bell rang for lunch, and the workers downed their tools.
To defeat; to overpower.

(especially southern England) A hill, especially a chalk hill; rolling grassland
Example: 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.
(chiefly in the plural) A tract of poor, sandy, undulating or hilly land near the sea, covered with fine turf which serves chiefly for the grazing of sheep.

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.
The soft hair of the face when beginning to appear.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

DOWNS is a verb form of down. DOWN means "to cause to fall".

In a sentence: "They downs."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DOWNS. It scores 9 points.

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Is DOWNS a Scrabble word?: DOWNS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does DOWNS mean?: DOWNS is a verb form of down. DOWN means "to cause to fall".
How do you use DOWNS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They downs."
How many points is DOWNS worth in Scrabble?: DOWNS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DOWNS?: DOWNS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).