DOWNGRADE
/ˈdaʊnˌɡɹeɪd/
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DOWNGRADE
A reduction of a rating, as a financial or credit rating.
A downhill gradient on a road or railway.
To place lower in position.
"The stock was downgraded from 'buy' to 'sell'."
To 'dumb down', reduce in complexity, or remove unnecessary parts.
To disparage.
Examples of DOWNGRADE in a Sentence
- "The stock was downgraded from 'buy' to 'sell'."
Word Details
Is DOWNGRADE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DOWNGRADE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DOWNGRADE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DOWNGRADE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | o | w | n | g | r | a | d | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DOWNGRADE
100 words from the letters in DOWNGRADE
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How to Use DOWNGRADE in Word Games
DOWNGRADE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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