Ducked

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of duck, meaning moved the head or body rapidly downward or to one side to avoid something.

“She ducked just in time as the branch swung back and narrowly missed her head.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dʌkt/

Related Words

Synonyms

dodgedcrouchedevaded

Antonyms

facedconfronted

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains the UCK consonant cluster and ends in ED, a short punchy word with strong consonants

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Scrabble

Scores 13 points with K worth 5, the CK ending is a high-scoring feature on a well-placed play

Words Related to Ducked

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “ducked” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bucked decked docked ducted dunked dusked gucked lucked mucked rucked tucked

Words you can make from Ducked

Shorter words formed from the letters in “ducked”.

cued cuke decd deck duce duck dude duke educ

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