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DOWNWARD

/ˈdaʊnwəd/

8 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, adverb

D 2/2
O 1/1
W 4/4
N 1/2
W 4/4
A 1/1
R 1/1
D 2/2
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Definition of DOWNWARD

adjective

Moving, sloping or oriented downward.

"He spoke with a downward glance."

adjective

Located at a lower level.

adverb

Toward a lower level, whether in physical space, in a hierarchy, or in amount or value.

"His position in society moved ever downward."

adverb

At a lower level.

adverb

Southward

Synonyms of DOWNWARD

Words with similar meaning

down downwards

Antonyms of DOWNWARD

Words with opposite meaning

up upwards

Examples of DOWNWARD in a Sentence

  • "He spoke with a downward glance."
  • "His position in society moved ever downward."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
17
points

Is DOWNWARD a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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

Letter Values for DOWNWARD

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

Letter downward Total
Scrabble 21414112 16
WWF 21424112 17

Anagrams of DOWNWARD

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

drawdown 16/17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DOWNWARD

81 words from the letters in DOWNWARD

8-letter words

drawdown 16/17 USUKWWF

6-letter words

drownd 11/12 USUKWWF onward 10/11 USUKWWF

5-letter words

adown 9/10 USUKWWF downa 9/10 UK drawn 9/10 USUKWWF dowar 9/9 UK drown 9/10 USUKWWF rowan 8/9 USUKWWF dorad 7/7 UK adorn 6/7 USUKWWF radon 6/7 USUKWWF

4-letter words

wadd 9/9 UK dowd 9/9 UK dawn 8/9 USUKWWF wand 8/9 USUKWWF woad 8/8 USUKWWF down 8/9 USUKWWF draw 8/8 USUKWWF ward 8/8 USUKWWF drow 8/8 UK word 8/8 USUKWWF rawn 7/8 UK warn 7/8 USUKWWF arow 7/7 UK worn 7/8 USUKWWF dado 6/6 USUKWWF drad 6/6 UK dona 5/6 USUKWWF darn 5/6 USUKWWF nard 5/6 USUKWWF rand 5/6 USUKWWF dora 5/5 UK orad 5/5 USUKWWF road 5/5 USUKWWF roan 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

waw 9/9 USUKWWF wow 9/9 USUKWWF daw 7/7 USUKWWF wad 7/7 USUKWWF dow 7/7 USUKWWF awn 6/7 USUKWWF naw 6/7 USUKWWF wan 6/7 USUKWWF now 6/7 USUKWWF own 6/7 USUKWWF won 6/7 USUKWWF raw 6/6 USUKWWF war 6/6 USUKWWF row 6/6 USUKWWF add 5/5 USUKWWF dad 5/5 USUKWWF dod 5/5 UK odd 5/5 USUKWWF and 4/5 USUKWWF dan 4/5 UK ado 4/4 USUKWWF oda 4/4 UK don 4/5 USUKWWF nod 4/5 USUKWWF ard 4/4 UK rad 4/4 USWWF dor 4/4 USUKWWF rod 4/4 USUKWWF ran 3/4 USUKWWF oar 3/3 USUKWWF ora 3/3 USUKWWF nor 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

aw 5/5 USWWF ow 5/5 USUKWWF wo 5/5 USUKWWF ad 3/3 USUKWWF da 3/3 UK do 3/3 USUKWWF od 3/3 USUKWWF an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF no 2/3 USUKWWF on 2/3 USUKWWF ar 2/2 USWWF or 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use DOWNWARD in Word Games

DOWNWARD is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DOWNWARD to find 81 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DOWNWARD

What does DOWNWARD mean?
DOWNWARD is a adjective. Moving, sloping or oriented downward.
Is DOWNWARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOWNWARD is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DOWNWARD worth in Scrabble?
DOWNWARD is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DOWNWARD?
You can make 81 words from the letters in DOWNWARD. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DOWNWARD?
Synonyms of DOWNWARD include: down, downwards. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DOWNWARD?
The anagrams of DOWNWARD (words using the exact same letters) are: DRAWDOWN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.