DOWNSHIFT
/ˈdaʊnʃɪft/
9 letters · 2 syllables · verb
D
2/2
O
1/1
W
4/4
N
1/2
S
1/1
H
4/3
I
1/1
F
4/4
T
1/1
Definition of DOWNSHIFT
verb
To shift a transmission into a lower gear.
verb
To function at a lower rate.
verb
To make less controversial or risky.
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
19
points
Is DOWNSHIFT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DOWNSHIFT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts
Words With Friends — 19 pts
Tip: DOWNSHIFT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DOWNSHIFT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | o | w | n | s | h | i | f | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 19 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DOWNSHIFT
100 words from the letters in DOWNSHIFT
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
howfs
14/13
USUKWWF
whift
14/13
UK
whids
12/11
USUKWWF
dhows
12/11
USUKWWF
width
12/11
USUKWWF
fohns
11/11
USWWF
shift
11/10
USUKWWF
whins
11/11
USUKWWF
shown
11/11
USUKWWF
swift
11/11
USUKWWF
swith
11/10
USUKWWF
whist
11/10
USUKWWF
whits
11/10
USUKWWF
withs
11/10
UK
finds
9/10
USUKWWF
hinds
9/9
USUKWWF
fidos
9/9
USUKWWF
fonds
9/10
USUKWWF
dhoti
9/8
USUKWWF
indow
9/10
USUKWWF
winds
9/10
USUKWWF
downs
9/10
USUKWWF
finos
8/9
USUKWWF
foins
8/9
USUKWWF
infos
8/9
USUKWWF
snift
8/9
UK
hints
8/8
USUKWWF
thins
8/8
USUKWWF
foist
8/8
USUKWWF
hoist
8/7
USUKWWF
fonts
8/9
USUKWWF
winos
8/9
USUKWWF
twins
8/9
USUKWWF
nowts
8/9
USUKWWF
stown
8/9
UK
towns
8/9
USUKWWF
wonts
8/9
USUKWWF
dinos
6/7
UK
tondi
6/7
USUKWWF
dints
6/7
USUKWWF
tinds
6/7
UK
doits
6/6
USUKWWF
odist
6/6
USUKWWF
stond
6/7
UK
oints
5/6
UK
4-letter words
howf
13/12
USUKWWF
whid
11/10
USUKWWF
dowf
11/11
UK
dhow
11/10
USUKWWF
fohn
10/10
USWWF
fish
10/9
USUKWWF
fhns
10/10
UK
fohs
10/9
UK
whin
10/10
USUKWWF
wish
10/9
USUKWWF
sowf
10/10
UK
hows
10/9
USUKWWF
show
10/9
USUKWWF
whit
10/9
USUKWWF
with
10/9
USUKWWF
find
8/9
USUKWWF
hind
8/8
USUKWWF
fido
8/8
USUKWWF
foid
8/8
UK
fond
8/9
USUKWWF
hond
8/8
UK
difs
8/8
UK
fids
8/8
USUKWWF
dish
8/7
USUKWWF
sidh
8/7
UK
dohs
8/7
UK
dosh
8/7
UK
hods
8/7
USUKWWF
shod
8/7
USUKWWF
doth
8/7
USUKWWF
wind
8/9
USUKWWF
down
8/9
USUKWWF
dows
8/8
USUKWWF
fino
7/8
USUKWWF
foin
7/8
USUKWWF
info
7/8
USUKWWF
fins
7/8
USUKWWF
hins
7/7
USUKWWF
hisn
7/7
USUKWWF
shin
7/7
USUKWWF
sinh
7/7
USUKWWF
fons
7/8
USUKWWF
hons
7/7
USUKWWF
nosh
7/7
USUKWWF
hint
7/7
USUKWWF
thin
7/7
USUKWWF
How to Use DOWNSHIFT in Word Games
DOWNSHIFT is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DOWNSHIFT to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DOWNSHIFT
What does DOWNSHIFT mean?
DOWNSHIFT is a verb. To shift a transmission into a lower gear.
Is DOWNSHIFT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOWNSHIFT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DOWNSHIFT worth in Scrabble?
DOWNSHIFT is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DOWNSHIFT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DOWNSHIFT. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.