Is DUD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DUD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DUD mean?
- noun
someone who is unsuccessful
- noun
an explosion that fails to occur
- noun
an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
“the first experiment was a real turkey”
- adjective
failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive
“he stepped on a dud mine”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
3
Letters
D (2) + U (1) + D (2) = 5 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for DUD
Single letters that turn DUD into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
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