Downed
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of down, meaning brought or knocked from a higher to a lower position.
“The hunter downed the pheasant with a single well-aimed shot.”
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Contains double N in the middle, all letters are very common, making this a strong Wordle candidate.
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Worth 10 points, double N uses both tiles efficiently and the word sits comfortably on most boards.
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