DUKE
/djuːk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of DUKE
The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).
The sovereign of a small state.
A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.
To hit or beat with the fists.
To give cash to; to give a tip to.
"I duked him twenty dollars."
Examples of DUKE in a Sentence
- "I duked him twenty dollars."
Word Details
Is DUKE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DUKE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DUKE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DUKE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | u | k | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DUKE
7 words from the letters in DUKE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DUKE in Word Games
DUKE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DUKE 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 DUKE to find 7 additional valid words.