Definition of DUD
A device or machine that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile.
A failure of any kind.
Clothes, now always used in plural form duds.
Word Details
Is DUD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DUD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DUD are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DUD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | u | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
How to Use DUD in Word Games
DUD is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DUD is only 3 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 DUD to find 0 additional valid words.