Duty
/ˈdjuːti/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:8 pts4 letters
Definition of Duty
noun
- That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
"We don't have a duty to keep you here."
- The state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task.
"I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am."
- A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.
- One's due, something one is owed; a debt or fee.
- Respect; reverence; regard; act of respect; homage.
Anagrams of Duty
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
d2
u1
t1
y4
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Duty
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Duty"
Duty is a 4-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Duty" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "duty" is a low-scoring word.