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DUEL

/ˈdjuːəl/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

D 2/2
U 1/2
E 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of DUEL

noun

Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.

noun

Historically, the wager of battle (judicial combat)

noun

Any struggle between two contending persons, groups or ideas.

verb

To engage in a battle.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
7
points

Is DUEL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

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

Letter Values for DUEL

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

Letter duel Total
Scrabble 2111 5
WWF 2212 7

Anagrams of DUEL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use DUEL in Word Games

DUEL is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: DUEL 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 DUEL to find 13 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DUEL

What does DUEL mean?
DUEL is a noun. Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.
Is DUEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DUEL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DUEL worth in Scrabble?
DUEL is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from DUEL?
You can make 13 words from the letters in DUEL. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DUEL?
The anagrams of DUEL (words using the exact same letters) are: DULE, LEUD, LUDE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.