How many points is DOWNTURN worth in Scrabble?

DOWNTURN is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DOWNTURN?

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

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

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12 pts

DOWNTURN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. DOWNTURN means "drop in the success of an economy or a business".

A downward trend, or the beginnings of one; a decline.
Example: The downturn in the economy made it harder to find jobs.

Antonyms: upturn

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

drop in the success of an economy or a business

In a sentence: "The downturn is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DOWNTURN. It scores 12 points.

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

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

= 12

Is DOWNTURN a Scrabble word?: DOWNTURN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does DOWNTURN mean?: drop in the success of an economy or a business
How do you use DOWNTURN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The downturn is noted."
How many points is DOWNTURN worth in Scrabble?: DOWNTURN is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DOWNTURN?: DOWNTURN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DOWNTURN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DOWNTURNS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.