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DUCKING

/ˈdʌkɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

D 2/2
U 1/2
C 3/4
K 5/5
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of DUCKING

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

The action of the verb to duck.

noun

An instance of ducking (a person in water, etc).

"They gave him a ducking in the river as a punishment."

adjective

Fucking (as intensifier)

Synonyms of DUCKING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of DUCKING in a Sentence

  • "They gave him a ducking in the river as a punishment."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
19
points

Is DUCKING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DUCKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.

Letter Values for DUCKING

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

Letter ducking Total
Scrabble 2135112 15
WWF 2245123 19

How to Use DUCKING in Word Games

DUCKING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DUCKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DUCKING to find 41 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DUCKING

What does DUCKING mean?
DUCKING is a verb. To quickly lower the head or body in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
Is DUCKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DUCKING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DUCKING worth in Scrabble?
DUCKING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DUCKING?
You can make 41 words from the letters in DUCKING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DUCKING?
Synonyms of DUCKING include: dip, dunk, duck down. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.