DURESS
/djʊˈɹɛs/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DURESS
Harsh treatment.
Constraint by threat.
Restraint in which a person is influenced, whether by lawful or unlawful forceful compulsion of their liberty by monition or implementation of physical enforcement; legally for the incurring of civil liability, of a citizen's arrest, or of subrogation, or illegally for the committing of an offense, of forcing a contract, or of using threats.
To put under duress; to pressure.
"Someone was duressing her."
Examples of DURESS in a Sentence
- "Someone was duressing her."
Word Details
Is DURESS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DURESS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DURESS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DURESS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | u | r | e | s | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DURESS
60 words from the letters in DURESS
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How to Use DURESS in Word Games
DURESS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, DURESS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DURESS to find 60 additional valid words.