Downing
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Andrew Jackson Downing, a nineteenth-century American landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building.
“Downing's influence on American landscape design extended well beyond the gardens he personally created.”
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Contains OW and ends in -ING, a recognisable surname with common letters.
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Common letters with no premium tiles, modest score but a legitimate play.
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