How many points is DOWNSIZING worth in Scrabble?

DOWNSIZING is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DOWNSIZING?

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

Can you add a letter to DOWNSIZING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DOWNSIZING

24 pts

DOWNSIZING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 24 points. DOWNSIZING is a verb form of downsize. DOWNSIZE means "reduce the number of people employed by (a company)".

Meaning & examples

verb

To reduce in size or number.
Example: Joe and Edna moved to a bungalow after deciding to downsize when the children had left home.
To reduce the workforce of.
Example: They downsized the division by offering attractive early-retirement packages and selling off an office building.
To terminate the employment of.
Example: Joe got downsized and became a plumber.

Synonyms: rightsize

noun

An act in which a company downsizes or is downsized
Example: He lost his job in the last downsizing.
Miniaturization
Reducing engine's capacity at same power or increasing engine's power without increasing capacity
Example: Downsizing is one of the leading trends in automotive engine design.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DOWNSIZING is a verb form of downsize. DOWNSIZE means "reduce the number of people employed by (a company)".

In a sentence: "They downsizing."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DOWNSIZING. It scores 24 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DOWNSIZE21 pts

Back hooks

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

DOWNSIZINGS25 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Z10

= 24

DOWNSIZING Scrabble FAQ

Is DOWNSIZING a Scrabble word?: DOWNSIZING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 24 points.
What does DOWNSIZING mean?: DOWNSIZING is a verb form of downsize. DOWNSIZE means "reduce the number of people employed by (a company)".
How do you use DOWNSIZING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They downsizing."
How many points is DOWNSIZING worth in Scrabble?: DOWNSIZING is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DOWNSIZING?: DOWNSIZING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DOWNSIZING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DOWNSIZINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.