Duplex
/ˈduplɛks/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:19 pts6 letters
Definition of Duplex
noun
- A house made up of two dwelling units.
- A cancellation combining a numerical cancellation with a second mark showing time, date, and place of posting.
- A throwing motion where two balls are thrown with one hand at the same time.
- A double-stranded polynucleotide.
- A system of multiple thrust faults bounded above and below by a roof thrust and floor thrust.
adjective
- Double, made up of two parts.
- Bidirectional (in two directions).
"duplex telegraphy"
- Having horizons with contrasting textures.
Anagrams of Duplex
No exact anagrams found for "duplex". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
d2
u1
p3
l1
e1
x8
Total: 16 Scrabble points
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 "Duplex"
Duplex is a 6-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Duplex" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "duplex" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.