Doodad
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An informal term for a small object or device whose name is unknown or has been momentarily forgotten.
“She held up the metal doodad from the toolbox and asked if anyone knew what it was for.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈduːdæd/
Syllables
doo·dad
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Wordle
Double O and double D are notable features. Four vowels in six letters is worth testing early to check the OO pattern.
Scrabble
Scores 9 points and features a repeated D (2 pts each) and double O. The unusual letter pattern can fit neatly in cramped board sections.
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