How many points is DOWNWARD worth in Scrabble?

DOWNWARD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DOWNWARD?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DOWNWARD

16 pts

DOWNWARD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. DOWNWARD is a adverb form of downwards. DOWNWARDS means "from a higher to a lower level, condition, or position".

Meaning & examples

/ˈdaʊnwəd/

adjective

Moving, sloping or oriented downward.
Example: He spoke with a downward glance.
Located at a lower level.

adverb

Toward a lower level, whether in physical space, in a hierarchy, or in amount or value.
Example: His position in society moved ever downward.
At a lower level.
Southward

Synonyms: down, downwards

Antonyms: up, upwards

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adverb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DOWNWARD is a adverb form of downwards. DOWNWARDS means "from a higher to a lower level, condition, or position".

In a sentence: "They did it downward."

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Base words

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DOWNWARDS17 pts

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Letter Values

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DOWNWARD Scrabble FAQ

Is DOWNWARD a Scrabble word?: DOWNWARD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does DOWNWARD mean?: DOWNWARD is a adverb form of downwards. DOWNWARDS means "from a higher to a lower level, condition, or position".
How do you use DOWNWARD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it downward."
How many points is DOWNWARD worth in Scrabble?: DOWNWARD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DOWNWARD?: DOWNWARD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).