double six

Twelve-pip tile

Double six is the highest roll in dominoes—the tile showing six pips on both ends.

In dice games, it means rolling two sixes simultaneously.

The term often implies maximum value or a winning position: She drew the double six and won the round.

Double-six dominoes, the standard set, contains 28 tiles.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G