DOUBLE
/ˈdʌb.əl/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of DOUBLE
Twice the number, amount, size, etc.
A person who resembles and stands in for another person, often for safety purposes
"Saddam Hussein was rumored to have many doubles."
A drink with two portions of alcohol.
"On second thought, make that a double."
To multiply by two.
"The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter."
To fold over so as to make two folds.
"To make a pleat, double the material at the waist."
To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.
Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
"The closet has double doors."
Of twice the quantity.
"Give me a double serving of mashed potatoes."
Synonyms of DOUBLE
Words with similar meaning
Examples of DOUBLE in a Sentence
- "Saddam Hussein was rumored to have many doubles."
- "On second thought, make that a double."
- "The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter."
- "To make a pleat, double the material at the waist."
Word Details
Is DOUBLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DOUBLE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DOUBLE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DOUBLE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | o | u | b | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DOUBLE
61 words from the letters in DOUBLE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use DOUBLE in Word Games
DOUBLE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, DOUBLE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DOUBLE to find 61 additional valid words.