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Scrabble

Word: DOWNTHROW

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 O 1 W 4 N 1 T 1 H 4 R 1 O 1 W 4
Length 9 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /dษ’หˆwnฮธrษ’w/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 19 pts
WWF Score 19 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 7
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile W (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of DOWNTHROW

noun
  1. A depression of the strata on one side of a fault
  2. Ruin; defeat.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "downthrow" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "downthrow" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 19 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 19 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ— Invalid 19 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DOWNTHROW a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DOWNTHROW is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DOWNTHROW worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DOWNTHROW is worth 19 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 19 points.
How many syllables are in DOWNTHROW? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in DOWNTHROW.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DOWNTHROW:

  • # the downthrow effect
  • # master of downthrow
  • # playing with downthrow
  • # in terms of downthrow

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Similar Spelled Words

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