How many points is PLAYDOWN worth in Scrabble?

PLAYDOWN is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLAYDOWN?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

PLAYDOWN

17 pts

PLAYDOWN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. PLAYDOWN is a noun form of playoff. PLAYOFF means "a series of games played to determine a championship".

Meaning & examples

noun

Any match that is part of a playoff.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PLAYDOWN is a noun form of playoff. PLAYOFF means "a series of games played to determine a championship".

In a sentence: "The playdown is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PLAYDOWN. It scores 17 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PLAYOFF18 pts

Word forms

PLAYDOWNS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

PLAYDOWN Scrabble FAQ

Is PLAYDOWN a Scrabble word?: PLAYDOWN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does PLAYDOWN mean?: PLAYDOWN is a noun form of playoff. PLAYOFF means "a series of games played to determine a championship".
How do you use PLAYDOWN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The playdown is noted."
How many points is PLAYDOWN worth in Scrabble?: PLAYDOWN is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLAYDOWN?: PLAYDOWN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).