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DOWNING

/ˈdaʊnɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

D 2/2
O 1/1
W 4/4
N 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
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Definition of DOWNING

verb

To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell.

"A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast."

verb

To lower; to put (something) down.

"The bell rang for lunch, and the workers downed their tools."

verb

To defeat; to overpower.

verb

To cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down.

noun

An occasion on which something is downed.

noun

A defeat.

Examples of DOWNING in a Sentence

  • "A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast."
  • "The bell rang for lunch, and the workers downed their tools."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is DOWNING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DOWNING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DOWNING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for DOWNING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter downing Total
Scrabble 2141112 12
WWF 2142123 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DOWNING

57 words from the letters in DOWNING

6-letter words

dowing 11/13 USUKWWF owning 10/13 USUKWWF woning 10/13 UK doning 8/11 UK onding 8/11 UK

5-letter words

indow 9/10 USUKWWF owing 9/11 USUKWWF wongi 9/11 UK dingo 7/9 USUKWWF doing 7/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

gowd 9/10 USUKWWF wind 8/9 USUKWWF wing 8/10 USUKWWF down 8/9 USUKWWF gown 8/10 USUKWWF winn 7/9 UK wino 7/8 USUKWWF ding 6/8 USUKWWF dong 6/8 USUKWWF ginn 5/8 UK dino 5/6 UK nodi 5/6 USUKWWF ingo 5/7 UK donn 5/7 UK nong 5/8 UK

3-letter words

wig 7/8 USUKWWF dow 7/7 USUKWWF wog 7/8 USUKWWF win 6/7 USUKWWF now 6/7 USUKWWF own 6/7 USUKWWF won 6/7 USUKWWF dig 5/6 USUKWWF gid 5/6 USUKWWF dog 5/6 USUKWWF god 5/6 USUKWWF din 4/5 USUKWWF nid 4/5 UK gin 4/6 USUKWWF gio 4/5 UK don 4/5 USUKWWF nod 4/5 USUKWWF nog 4/6 USUKWWF inn 3/5 USUKWWF ion 3/4 USUKWWF non 3/5 UK

2-letter words

ow 5/5 USUKWWF wo 5/5 USUKWWF id 3/3 USUKWWF do 3/3 USUKWWF od 3/3 USUKWWF go 3/4 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF io 2/2 UK oi 2/2 UK no 2/3 USUKWWF on 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use DOWNING in Word Games

DOWNING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DOWNING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DOWNING to find 57 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DOWNING

What does DOWNING mean?
DOWNING is a verb. To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell.
Is DOWNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOWNING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DOWNING worth in Scrabble?
DOWNING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DOWNING?
You can make 57 words from the letters in DOWNING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.