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DUCK

/dʌk/

4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun

D 2/2
U 1/2
C 3/4
K 5/5

Definition of DUCK

verb

To quickly lower the head or body in order to prevent it from being struck by something.

verb

To quickly lower (the head) in order to prevent it from being struck by something.

verb

To lower (something) into water; to thrust or plunge under liquid and suddenly withdraw.

noun

An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.

noun

Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.

noun

The flesh of a duck used as food.

noun

A person or thing that is helpless, inefficient or disabled.

noun

An elected official who has lost the recent election or is not eligible for reelection and is marking time until leaving office.

"Congressman Jones was a lame duck and did not vote on many issues that were important to his constituents."

Synonyms of DUCK

Words with similar meaning

Examples of DUCK in a Sentence

  • "Congressman Jones was a lame duck and did not vote on many issues that were important to his constituents."
  • "And hold-fast is the only dog, my duck (William Shakespeare - The Life of King Henry the Fifth, Act 2, Scene 3)."
  • "Ay up duck, ow'a'tha?"

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is DUCK a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DUCK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: Short words like DUCK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for DUCK

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter duck Total
Scrabble 2135 11
WWF 2245 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DUCK

1 words from the letters in DUCK

3-letter words

How to Use DUCK in Word Games

DUCK is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: DUCK is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DUCK to find 1 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DUCK

What does DUCK mean?
DUCK is a verb. To quickly lower the head or body in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
Is DUCK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DUCK is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DUCK worth in Scrabble?
DUCK is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from DUCK?
You can make 1 words from the letters in DUCK. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DUCK?
Synonyms of DUCK include: dip, dunk, duck down. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.