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Is DUEL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DUEL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DUEL mean?

  1. noun

    a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

  2. noun

    any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)

  3. verb

    fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman

    “In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
7
Letters
4

D (2) + U (1) + E (1) + L (1) = 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 DUEL

Single letters that turn DUEL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of DUEL

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DUEL

The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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