How many points is DOWNWIND worth in Scrabble?

DOWNWIND is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DOWNWIND?

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

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16 pts

DOWNWIND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. DOWNWIND means "in the direction that the wind blows".

/ˌdaʊnˈwɪnd/

In the same direction as the wind is blowing
(+ from) positioned relative to something in such a way that it can be smelled in the wind
In the direction opposite that of landing in a traffic pattern

Synonyms: leeward

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adverb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

in the direction that the wind blows

In a sentence: "They did it downwind."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DOWNWIND. It scores 16 points.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DOWNWIND, without blank tiles.

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Is DOWNWIND a Scrabble word?: DOWNWIND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does DOWNWIND mean?: in the direction that the wind blows
How do you use DOWNWIND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it downwind."
How many points is DOWNWIND worth in Scrabble?: DOWNWIND is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DOWNWIND?: DOWNWIND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).