DUDS
/dʌdz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of DUDS
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.
Clothing, especially for work or of rough appearance.
Word Details
Is DUDS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DUDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DUDS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DUDS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | u | d | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DUDS
6 words from the letters in DUDS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DUDS in Word Games
DUDS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DUDS 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 DUDS to find 6 additional valid words.