01 Word definition

downward

8 letters · 2 vowels · 6 consonants

Is DOWNWARD a word?

Yes. DOWNWARD is a 8-letter adjective. extending or moving from a higher to a lower place Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DOWNWARD?

D-O-W-N-W-A-R-D

DOWNWARD contains 8 letters, begins with D, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

    “the down staircase”

2adjective

  1. on or toward a surface regarded as a base

    “he lay face downward”
Synonyms
down
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score16points
Words With Friends17points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DOWNWARD spelled?

D1O2W3N4W5A6R7D8
Starts withDOWFirst 3 letters
Ends withARDLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats D, W
Vowel balance2 / 6Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 16 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About DOWNWARD.

How do you spell DOWNWARD?

DOWNWARD is spelled D-O-W-N-W-A-R-D. It contains 8 letters.