Dictionary
Dud
d 2u 1d 2
About 1 syllable
noun · adjective · 3 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does dud mean?
noun
adjective
failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive
“he stepped on a dud mine”
Is DUD a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is DUD worth?
Scrabble
5 ptsWords With Friends
6 ptsWordfeud
6 ptsNYT Crossplay
6 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Hooks for DUD
Add one letter to the front or back of DUD to make another word.
Words that end like DUD
Common words that share the ending -UD, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -UDDud: quick answers
Is DUD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DUD is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 5 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DUD worth?
DUD scores 5 points in Scrabble, 6 in Words With Friends, 6 in Wordfeud and 6 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does dud mean?
As a noun, dud means “someone who is unsuccessful”. It has 4 meanings in total, listed above.