Duffer

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person who is incompetent or clumsy, especially at sport or a practical skill.

“He laughed and called himself a complete duffer after missing the same easy putt three times.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

duff·er

Related Words

Synonyms

bunglerincompetentfumbler

Antonyms

expertproace

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double-F in the middle, ends in -ER, a very British informal word worth remembering

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Scrabble

Double-F earns good points, the -ER suffix is flexible for board placement, strong mid-game play

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Anagrams of Duffer

Words that use exactly the same letters as “duffer”.

ruffed

Words one letter different

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

buffer differ suffer

Words you can make from Duffer

Shorter words formed from the letters in “duffer”.

freud fuder ruffe derf duer duff dure ferd feru feud fred rude rued ruff

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