How many points is PLAYDOWN worth in Scrabble?

PLAYDOWN is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLAYDOWN?

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

Can you add a letter to PLAYDOWN?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PLAYDOWN

17 pts

PLAYDOWN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. PLAYDOWN is a noun form of playoff. PLAYOFF means "extra contest to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PLAYDOWN is a noun form of playoff. PLAYOFF means "extra contest to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied".

In a sentence: "The playdown is noted."

Share PLAYDOWN

Check the Scrabble meaning of PLAYDOWN. It scores 17 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PLAYOFF18 pts

Back hooks

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

PLAYDOWNS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

PLAYDOWN Scrabble FAQ

Is PLAYDOWN a Scrabble word?: PLAYDOWN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does PLAYDOWN mean?: PLAYDOWN is a noun form of playoff. PLAYOFF means "extra contest to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied".
How do you use PLAYDOWN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The playdown is noted."
How many points is PLAYDOWN worth in Scrabble?: PLAYDOWN is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLAYDOWN?: PLAYDOWN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PLAYDOWN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLAYDOWNS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.