DOWNED
6-letter word
DOWNED is a valid Scrabble word
Is DOWNED Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DOWNED has 6 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does DOWNED Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
DOWNED Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place W on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DOWNED — Word Stats
Is DOWNED Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DOWNED scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 12 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DOWNED are W (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DOWNED Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DOWNED scores 12 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DOWNED scores 12 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Is DOWNED a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DOWNED cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DOWNED has 6 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from DOWNED's letters: DOWED · ENDOW · NODED · NOWED · OWNED · WODEN
Is DOWNED Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DOWNED is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for DOWNED:
D__________DD____D Is DOWNED Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DOWNED is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From DOWNED
Shorter words hidden in DOWNED's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DOWNED →Anagrams of DOWNED
No perfect anagrams exist for DOWNED — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DOWNED
Is DOWNED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DOWNED is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DOWNED in Scrabble?
DOWNED scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 12 points.
Is DOWNED valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DOWNED is a valid Words With Friends word worth 12 points.
What does DOWNED mean?
DOWNED: A valid English word in the word list.
Can DOWNED be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DOWNED has 6 letters.
What words can you make from DOWNED's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DOWNED's letters. Short words like DD, DE, DN can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DOWNED have any anagrams?
No. DOWNED has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DOWNED in the dictionary?
Yes. DOWNED appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.