Word: DOWNSIDES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DOWNSIDES
- A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
"The downside of obtaining a higher rank is that far more work is expected."
- A downward tendency, especially in the price of shares etc.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "downsides" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "downsides" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DOWNSIDES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DOWNSIDES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DOWNSIDES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DOWNSIDES:
- # the downsides effect
- # master of downsides
- # playing with downsides
- # in terms of downsides
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Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of DOWNSIDES:
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Same Length Words (9 Letters)
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