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Is DOUBLE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DOUBLE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun, a verb and an adjective, most often meaning “a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base”.

Quick answer

Is DOUBLE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. DOUBLE is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
6
Scrabble
9 pts
Words With Friends
12 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

DOUBLE meaning and definition

DOUBLE has 4 common senses and works as a noun, a verb and an adjective. The most common meaning is listed first.

DOUBLE as a noun

  1. A base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base.

DOUBLE as a verb

  1. Increase twofold.

DOUBLE as an adjective

  1. Having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities.
  2. Consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs.

DOUBLE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

DOUBLE scores 9 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is B, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
D22
O11
U12
B34
L12
E11
Total912

DOUBLE on premium squares

On a double word square DOUBLE scores 18 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 27. Putting B on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of DOUBLE

No other word uses exactly the letters in DOUBLE.

Shorter words hiding in DOUBLE

The letters D, O, U, B, L, E make 64 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble DOUBLE: all 64 words.

Words like DOUBLE

One-letter changes to DOUBLE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in DOUBLE

  • doubly12
  • doable9
  • rouble8

Add one letter to DOUBLE

  • doubles10
  • doubled11
  • doubler10
  • doublet10

More 6-letter words starting with DO

  • doctor9
  • docket13
  • doomed10
  • douche12
  • dollar7
  • domain9
  • dotted8
  • docile9
  • dosage8
  • doubly12
  • dobson9
  • dodder9
  • dodger9
  • dogleg9
  • dolman9
  • domino9
  • donkey14
  • doodle8

DOUBLE word facts

DOUBLE is a 6-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 3 vowels (O, U and E) and 3 consonants. It starts with D and ends with E. By corpus frequency, DOUBLE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters D, O, U, B, L, E on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 6 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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DOUBLE Scrabble word FAQ

Is DOUBLE a Scrabble word?

Yes. DOUBLE is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does DOUBLE mean?

DOUBLE is used as a noun, a verb and an adjective. Its most common meaning is “a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base”.

How many points is DOUBLE worth in Scrabble?

DOUBLE is worth 9 points in Scrabble: D (2) + O (1) + U (1) + B (3) + L (1) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 18, and on a triple word square 27.

How many points is DOUBLE in Words With Friends?

DOUBLE is worth 12 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does DOUBLE have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in DOUBLE, but 64 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in DOUBLE?

You can make 64 shorter words from the letters in DOUBLE, including DO, BLUE, BE and BUD.

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