DUELS is a playable word

duel Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
dueled, dueling, duels or duelled, duelling, duels
to fight formally
33 Playable Words can be made from "DUELS"
   2-Letter Words (5 found)
   3-Letter Words (11 found)
   4-Letter Words (12 found)
   5-Letter Words (5 found)