SUNDOWN
7-letter word
SUNDOWN is a valid Scrabble word
Is SUNDOWN Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 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 — SUNDOWN has 7 |
| 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 SUNDOWN Mean?
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
SUNDOWN Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place W on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
SUNDOWN — Word Stats
Is SUNDOWN Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — SUNDOWN 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 — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in SUNDOWN are W (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is SUNDOWN Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — SUNDOWN scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why SUNDOWN scores 14 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is SUNDOWN a Wordle Word?
❌ No — SUNDOWN cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SUNDOWN has 7 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 SUNDOWN's letters: DOWNS · DUNNO · NODUS · NOUNS · OUNDS · SOUND
Is SUNDOWN Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — SUNDOWN 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 SUNDOWN:
S____________NS_____N Is SUNDOWN Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — SUNDOWN 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
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within SUNDOWN's letters.
Words You Can Make From SUNDOWN
Shorter words hidden in SUNDOWN's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within SUNDOWN →Anagrams of SUNDOWN
No perfect anagrams exist for SUNDOWN — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SUNDOWN
Is SUNDOWN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SUNDOWN is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is SUNDOWN in Scrabble?
SUNDOWN scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is SUNDOWN valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. SUNDOWN is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does SUNDOWN mean?
SUNDOWN: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
Can SUNDOWN be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SUNDOWN has 7 letters.
What words can you make from SUNDOWN's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from SUNDOWN's letters. Short words like DN, DO, DS can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does SUNDOWN have any anagrams?
No. SUNDOWN has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is SUNDOWN in the dictionary?
Yes. SUNDOWN appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.