How many points is DOWN worth in Scrabble?

DOWN is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DOWN?

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

Can you add a letter to DOWN?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ADOWN, DOWNA, DOWNS, DOWNY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DOWN

8 pts

DOWN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. DOWN means "indicating movement to or position in a lower place".

adverb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

indicating movement to or position in a lower place

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DOWN. It scores 8 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before DOWN. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ADOWN9 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after DOWN. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

DOWN Scrabble FAQ

Is DOWN a Scrabble word?: DOWN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
How many points is DOWN worth in Scrabble?: DOWN is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DOWN?: DOWN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DOWN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ADOWN, DOWNA, DOWNS, DOWNY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.