5-Letter Words Starting With DU
There are 60 five-letter words starting with DU in our dictionary; 32 of them are common words.
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All 60 words
- dummy13 points
- ducks12 points
- dumps10 points
- dusty9 points
- dumpy13 points
- dusky13 points
- dukes10 points
- dunks10 points
- dully9 points
- duped9 points
- duvet9 points
- ducts8 points
- duded8 points
- dunce8 points
- dupes8 points
- dudes7 points
- dungs7 points
- duels6 points
- duets6 points
- dulls6 points
- dunes6 points
- dusts6 points
- duchy14 points
- ducal8 points
- ducat8 points
- ducky15 points
- duffs12 points
- dutch11 points
- duper8 points
- duple8 points
- durum8 points
- durst6 points
- duomo8 points
- duads7 points
- duals6 points
- dulia6 points
- dulse6 points
- durra6 points
- dumky15 points
- dumka12 points
- duddy11 points
- duked11 points
- dunch11 points
- dumbs10 points
- dungy10 points
- dusks10 points
- duces8 points
- dumas8 points
- dunam8 points
- duomi8 points
- duroc8 points
- dured7 points
- duits6 points
- dunts6 points
- dural6 points
- duras6 points
- dures6 points
- durns6 points
- duros6 points
- durrs6 points
Quick facts
- Total words: 60
- By usage: 22 very common, 10 common, 28 rare
Highest scoring (classic tiles)
- ducky 15
- dumky 15
- duchy 14
- dummy 13
- dumpy 13
- dusky 13
- ducks 12
- duffs 12
- dumka 12
- duddy 11
Most common
- dummy
- ducks
- dumps
- dusty
- dumpy
- dusky
- dukes
- dunks
- dully
- duped
Definitions
- dummy (adjective)
- Having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function.
- dumps (noun)
- An informal expression for a mildly depressed state.
- dusty (adjective)
- Covered with a layer of dust.
- dumpy (adjective)
- Resembling a garbage dump.
Every word in this list has five letters and start with the letters DU. We count 60 of them, with 32 in common use. The score shown on each chip uses classic tile values, so DUCKY at 15 points is the one to remember when a premium square is open. Words with their own page, such as DUMMY, link through to a full breakdown of the shorter words hidden inside them.
How to use this page
Start by scanning the common words at the top; they are the ones most likely to be accepted and remembered. Then check the quick facts for the highest-scoring options. If you have a rack in front of you, the search box applies this page's constraint to your letters and returns only what you can play.
Tips
Most of the time you are not building a word in empty space but playing through a letter already on the board. That is where a list like this one earns its keep. Find the letter you need to play through, then filter these words with the contains box so only the ones with that letter remain. The best plays are usually the ones where the board letter sits in the middle of your word, because that leaves both ends free for future hooks and keeps the premium squares within reach.
Questions
What is the highest-scoring word among the five-letter words starting with DU?
DUCKY scores 15 points with classic tile values, ignoring board multipliers. The full top ten is in the quick facts above; switch the tile set on the search tool if you play with different letter values.
Why are some of these words unfamiliar?
28 of the 60 words on this page are tagged rare, meaning they fall outside the usual spell-check vocabulary. They are still real words, and many are legal plays, but you should expect a challenge if someone asks you to define them.