Starting With DU
4 words · highest scoring is dutchman at 16 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With DU
There are 4 eight letter words starting with DU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is dutchman at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DUMPSTER, DUNGEONS, DURATION 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 8 Letter Words With DU or Words Starting With DU, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words Starting With DU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With DU
- dutchman16
- dumpster13
- dungeons10
- duration9
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With DU
- dumpster13
- dungeons10
- duration9
- dutchman16
8 Letter Words Starting With DU by Last Letter
8 Letter Words Starting With DU Defined
- dumpsterNoun · 13 points
- a very large container for rubbish
- dungeonsNoun · 10 points
- a strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle
- durationNoun · 9 points
- the time during which something continues
- dutchmanNoun · 16 points
- a male native or inhabitant of the Netherlands, or a man of Dutch descent
8 Letter Words Starting With DU: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with DU are there?
There are 4 eight letter words starting with DU in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with DU?
DUTCHMAN is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with DU?
DUMPSTER, DUNGEONS, DURATION are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with DU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight 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.