Starting With DU
10 words · highest scoring is duplex at 16 points
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About 6 Letter Words Starting With DU
There are 10 six letter words starting with DU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is duplex at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 10 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DUBBED, DUMBER, DURESS among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try 6 Letter Words With DU or Words Starting With DU, which drops the length limit entirely.
6 Letter Words Starting With DU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words Starting With DU
- duplex16
- ducked14
- dubbed12
- dumped12
- dumber11
- dugout8
- during8
- dusted8
Common 6 Letter Words Starting With DU
- dubbed12
- ducked14
- dugout8
- dumber11
- duplex16
- duress7
- during8
- dusted8
6 Letter Words Starting With DU by Last Letter
6 Letter Words Starting With DU Defined
- dubbedVerb · 12 points
- give an unofficial name or nickname to
- duckedNoun · 14 points
- a waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait
- dumberAdjective · 11 points
- temporarily unable or unwilling to speak
- duplexNoun · 16 points
- a residential building divided into two apartments
- duressNoun · 7 points
- threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement
- dustedVerb · 8 points
- remove the dust or dirt from the surface of (something) by wiping or brushing it
6 Letter Words Starting With DU: Questions
How many six letter words starting with DU are there?
There are 10 six letter words starting with DU in our dictionary, and 10 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words starting with DU?
DUPLEX is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words starting with DU?
DUBBED, DUMBER, DURESS are among the most familiar six letter words starting with DU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six letter words starting with DU valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.