DUKE
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //djuːk//
noun
- (slang, usually in the plural) A fist."Put up your dukes!"
verb
- (transitive, informal) To hit or beat with the fists."It seems that PI Rainer was duked by his wife […]."
- (slang, transitive) To give cash to; to give a tip to."I duked him twenty dollars."
name
- (countable) A male given name from English; mostly US and rather rare.
- (countable) A surname originating as an occupation for service in the household of a duke, or from a nickname.
- (informal) A male nickname.
- (informal) A male nickname.""Whoa there, pardner," Kiril said in his best Duke impression, and grabbed hold of the armrest to keep from rolling into Fyodor's lap."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DUKE'?
The word DUKE is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
D2
U1
K5
E1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DUKE'?
The word DUKE is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
D2
U2
K5
E1
Total: 10 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.