Words Starting With DOWNS

44 words start with DOWNS. Scores range up to 25 points (DOWNSIZINGS), averaging 17.4 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Definition

Plural of DOWN.

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Aimed at or appealing to people with modest incomes.

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Definition

Past tense of DOWNSCALE.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of DOWNSCALE.

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Present participle of DOWNSCALE.

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A move to a less demanding but more satisfying career.

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Definition

Past tense of DOWNSHIFT.

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Definition

Agent noun of DOWNSHIFT.

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Definition

Plural of DOWNSHIFTER.

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Present participle of DOWNSHIFT.

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Plural of DOWNSHIFTING.

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Plural of DOWNSHIFT.

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Definition

A negative aspect of something otherwise positive.

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Definition

Plural of DOWNSIDE.

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Definition

To reduce in size or number, especially of employees.

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Definition

Past tense of DOWNSIZE.

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Definition

Agent noun of DOWNSIZE.

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Definition

Plural of DOWNSIZER.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of DOWNSIZE.

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Definition

Present participle of DOWNSIZE.

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Plural of DOWNSIZING.

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A gradual decline or worsening.

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Definition

Plural of DOWNSLIDE.

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Definition

Directed or moving downward along a slope.

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Definition

Plural of DOWNSLOPE.

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A rapid downward spiral.

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Plural of DOWNSPIN.

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Definition

A vertical pipe carrying rainwater from a roof gutter to the ground.

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Plural of DOWNSPOUT.

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The front half of a stage facing the audience.

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Plural of DOWNSTAGE.

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Situated on a lower floor of a building.

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Definition

Plural of DOWNSTAIR.

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Plural of DOWNSTAIRS.

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Definition

The southern part of a U.S. state, especially New York, Illinois, or Michigan.

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Comparative form of DOWNSTATE.

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Plural of DOWNSTATER.

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Plural of DOWNSTATE.

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Located or moving in the direction of a current.

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Definition

A stroke made in a downward direction.

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Plural of DOWNSTROKE.

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Definition

Swept or curving downward.

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A decline in economic or business activity.

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Definition

Plural of DOWNSWING.

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How many words starting with downs are there?

There are 44 words starting with downs.

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What is the highest-scoring word start with DOWNS?

DOWNSIZINGS scores 25 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.