How many points is DOWNFALL worth in Scrabble?

DOWNFALL is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DOWNFALL?

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

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

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DOWNFALL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. DOWNFALL means "sudden loss of success or power".

A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.
Example: Many economic and political reasons led to the downfall of the Roman Empire.
The cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error.
An act of falling down.
Example: a downfall of rain

Synonyms: doom, fall

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

sudden loss of success or power

In a sentence: "The downfall is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DOWNFALL. It scores 15 points.

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

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Is DOWNFALL a Scrabble word?: DOWNFALL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does DOWNFALL mean?: sudden loss of success or power
How do you use DOWNFALL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The downfall is noted."
How many points is DOWNFALL worth in Scrabble?: DOWNFALL is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DOWNFALL?: DOWNFALL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DOWNFALL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DOWNFALLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.