Word: DUE
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Definition of DUE
- Deserved acknowledgment.
"Give him his due โ he is a good actor."
- (in plural dues) A membership fee.
- That which is owed; debt; that which belongs or may be claimed as a right; whatever custom, law, or morality requires to be done, duty.
- Owed or owing.
"He can wait for the amount due him."
- Appropriate.
"With all due respect, you're wrong about that."
- Scheduled; expected.
"Rain is due this afternoon."
- (used with compass directions) Directly; exactly.
"The river runs due north for about a mile."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "due" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "due" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DUE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DUE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DUE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DUE:
- # the due effect
- # master of due
- # playing with due
- # in terms of due
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