Is DUTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DUTY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DUTY mean?
- noun
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
“we must instill a sense of duty in our children”
- noun
work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons
“the duties of the job”
- noun
a government tax on imports or exports
“they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
4
Letters
D (2) + U (1) + T (1) + Y (4) = 8 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 DUTY
DUTY has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from DUTY
The 1 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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