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DOWNSIZE

/ˈdaʊnsaɪz/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb

D 2/2
O 1/1
W 4/4
N 1/2
S 1/1
I 1/1
Z 10/10
E 1/1
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Definition of DOWNSIZE

verb

To reduce in size or number.

"Joe and Edna moved to a bungalow after deciding to downsize when the children had left home."

verb

To reduce the workforce of.

"They downsized the division by offering attractive early-retirement packages and selling off an office building."

verb

To terminate the employment of.

"Joe got downsized and became a plumber."

Synonyms of DOWNSIZE

Words with similar meaning

rightsize

Examples of DOWNSIZE in a Sentence

  • "Joe and Edna moved to a bungalow after deciding to downsize when the children had left home."
  • "They downsized the division by offering attractive early-retirement packages and selling off an office building."
  • "Joe got downsized and became a plumber."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
21
points
WWF
22
points

Is DOWNSIZE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 21 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 21 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

Tip: DOWNSIZE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DOWNSIZE

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

Letter downsize Total
Scrabble 214111101 21
WWF 214211101 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DOWNSIZE

100 words from the letters in DOWNSIZE

6-letter words

winzes 18/19 USUKWWF wizens 18/19 USUKWWF dizens 16/17 USUKWWF dozens 16/17 USUKWWF zendos 16/17 UK sozine 15/16 USUKWWF dwines 10/11 USUKWWF widens 10/11 USUKWWF endows 10/11 USUKWWF snowed 10/11 USUKWWF disown 10/11 USUKWWF indows 10/11 USUKWWF nowise 9/10 USUKWWF winoes 9/10 USUKWWF donsie 7/8 USUKWWF noised 7/8 USUKWWF onside 7/8 USUKWWF

5-letter words

winze 17/18 USUKWWF wizen 17/18 USUKWWF zowie 17/17 USUKWWF wizes 17/17 USUKWWF dizen 15/16 USUKWWF dozen 15/16 USUKWWF zendo 15/16 UK zoned 15/16 USUKWWF sized 15/15 USUKWWF dozes 15/15 USUKWWF zeins 14/15 USUKWWF zines 14/15 UK zones 14/15 USUKWWF sozin 14/15 USUKWWF dwine 9/10 USUKWWF indew 9/10 UK widen 9/10 USUKWWF wined 9/10 USUKWWF dowie 9/9 USUKWWF endow 9/10 USUKWWF nowed 9/10 UK owned 9/10 USUKWWF indow 9/10 USUKWWF wides 9/9 USUKWWF wised 9/9 USUKWWF wends 9/10 USUKWWF winds 9/10 USUKWWF dowse 9/9 USUKWWF sowed 9/9 USUKWWF downs 9/10 USUKWWF sewin 8/9 UK sinew 8/9 USUKWWF swine 8/9 USUKWWF wines 8/9 USUKWWF wisen 8/9 UK enows 8/9 USUKWWF owsen 8/9 USUKWWF winos 8/9 USUKWWF dines 6/7 USUKWWF nides 6/7 USUKWWF sdein 6/7 UK snide 6/7 USUKWWF eidos 6/6 USUKWWF nodes 6/7 USUKWWF nosed 6/7 USUKWWF sonde 6/7 USUKWWF dinos 6/7 UK eosin 5/6 USUKWWF noise 5/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

swiz 16/16 UK doze 14/14 USUKWWF zeds 14/14 USUKWWF dzos 14/14 UK zein 13/14 USUKWWF zine 13/14 UK zone 13/14 USUKWWF size 13/13 USUKWWF zins 13/14 USUKWWF wide 8/8 USUKWWF wend 8/9 USUKWWF wind 8/9 USUKWWF owed 8/8 USUKWWF down 8/9 USUKWWF dews 8/8 USUKWWF weds 8/8 USUKWWF dows 8/8 USUKWWF wine 7/8 USUKWWF enow 7/8 USUKWWF wino 7/8 USUKWWF wise 7/7 USUKWWF news 7/8 USUKWWF sewn 7/8 USUKWWF wens 7/8 USUKWWF wins 7/8 USUKWWF owes 7/7 USUKWWF owse 7/7 USUKWWF woes 7/7 USUKWWF nows 7/8 USUKWWF owns 7/8 USUKWWF snow 7/8 USUKWWF sown 7/8 USUKWWF wons 7/8 USUKWWF deni 5/6 UK

How to Use DOWNSIZE in Word Games

DOWNSIZE is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DOWNSIZE

What does DOWNSIZE mean?
DOWNSIZE is a verb. To reduce in size or number.
Is DOWNSIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOWNSIZE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DOWNSIZE worth in Scrabble?
DOWNSIZE is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DOWNSIZE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DOWNSIZE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DOWNSIZE?
Synonyms of DOWNSIZE include: rightsize. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.