Definition of DURA
The dura mater, the outer covering of the brain and spinal cord.
A kind of millet, a variety of sorghum; Indian millet (Sorghum bicolor).
Word Details
Is DURA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DURA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DURA are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DURA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | u | r | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DURA
10 words from the letters in DURA
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DURA in Word Games
DURA is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DURA 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 DURA to find 10 additional valid words.