RUNDOWN
7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, noun
Definition of RUNDOWN
(of a person) Tired and exhausted.
(of a place) Decrepit.
(of a clockwork mechanism) Having the spring unwound.
(chiefly with definite article "the") A rough outline of a topic or situation.
"Could you give me the rundown on the new rules?"
A defensive play in which the runner is caught between two fielders, who steadily converge to tag the runner out.
"Smith is caught in a rundown, but Jones will come around to score."
A Caribbean stew of meat or fish (typically mackerel) with reduced coconut milk, yam, tomato, onion and seasonings.
Examples of RUNDOWN in a Sentence
- "Could you give me the rundown on the new rules?"
- "Smith is caught in a rundown, but Jones will come around to score."
Word Details
Is RUNDOWN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RUNDOWN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RUNDOWN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for RUNDOWN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | u | n | d | o | w | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RUNDOWN
55 words from the letters in RUNDOWN
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How to Use RUNDOWN in Word Games
RUNDOWN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since RUNDOWN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RUNDOWN to find 55 additional valid words.