Dictionary Check: downfield
"downfield" is a valid word!
Scrabble
17
points
Words with Friends
19
points
Definition
adjective
located at, or relatively closer to, the defending team's end of the playing field
Example:
"he threw to a downfield receiver"
adverb
in the direction of the defending team's end of the playing field
Example:
"he caught the ball and ran downfield 15 yards"
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