Play DOWNWARD Strategically

67 valid words • Unscramble DOWNWARD for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DOWNWARD

Best Short Plays
DAWN (8pt)DOWN (8pt)DRAW (8pt)WAND (8pt)WARD (8pt)WOAD (8pt)WORD (8pt)WARN (7pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DOWNWARD (16pt)DRAWDOWN (16pt)DROWND (11pt)ONWARD (10pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 16 pts
WWF: 17 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 67 Words

8-letter 2 words Best: DOWNWARD (16pt)

DOWNWARD16ptDRAWDOWN16pt

6-letter 2 words Best: DROWND (11pt)

DROWND11ptONWARD10pt

5-letter 6 words Best: ADOWN (9pt)

ADOWN9ptDRAWN9ptDROWN9ptROWAN8ptADORN6ptRADON6pt

4-letter 17 words Best: DAWN (8pt)

DAWN8ptDOWN8ptDRAW8ptWAND8ptWARD8ptWOAD8ptWORD8ptWARN7ptWORN7ptDADO6ptDARN5ptDONA5ptNARD5ptORAD5ptRAND5ptROAD5ptROAN4pt

3-letter 28 words Best: WAW (9pt)

WAW9ptWOW9ptDAW7ptDOW7ptWAD7ptAWN6ptNAW6ptNOW6ptOWN6ptRAW6ptROW6ptWAN6ptWAR6ptWON6ptADD5ptDAD5ptODD5ptADO4ptAND4ptDON4ptDOR4ptNOD4ptRAD4ptROD4ptNOR3ptOAR3ptORA3ptRAN3pt

2-letter 12 words Best: AW (5pt)

AW5ptOW5ptWO5ptAD3ptDO3ptOD3ptAN2ptAR2ptNA2ptNO2ptON2ptOR2pt

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About the Word DOWNWARD

  • Letters: 8
  • Scrabble score: 16 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 17 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 67

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DOWNWARD in Scrabble?
Play DOWNWARD directly for 16 points, or use its letters to form 67 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DOWNWARD between Scrabble and WWF?
DOWNWARD scores 16 pts in Scrabble and 17 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DOWNWARD?
DAWN (8 pts) is a strong short play from DOWNWARD.

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