Duchess

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A woman who holds the rank of duchess, either as the wife of a duke or by holding the title in her own right.

“The duchess presided over the charity gala with characteristic elegance and a quiet generosity.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdʌtʃ.əs/

Syllables

duch·ess

Related Words

Synonyms

noblewomanpeeress

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in ESS, a common noble-title suffix. The CH combination in the middle is a distinctive pointer.

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points. The CH and double S make DUCHESS a solid play. Fewer extension hooks at the end.

Words Related to Duchess

Words you can make from Duchess

Shorter words formed from the letters in “duchess”.

cussed chess chude chuse decus duces scuds scuse secus sheds shedu sudes cess chud cuds cued cues cush cuss desc dess deus duce ducs

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