RECORD%2C MEMO(3 letters)%2C JOT(3 letters) NOTE DOWN is a phrase that means to write something down in order to remember it. The crossword solutions for this term are LOG, RECORD, MEMO, and JOT. LOG is a written RECORD of events or activities, such as a ship's LOG. RECORD is an account of events or facts, usually written or printed. MEMO is a short written message, usually used in business. JOT is a quick note or reminder. All of these words refer to the act of writing something down in order to remember it.