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12 Checkout

Left on 12? The recommended route is D6, finishing on double 6 (12). Below are the best ways to take 12 to zero, what to do if you miss, and when this finish comes up.

Ways to finish

Every recommended three-dart route to take this score down to zero, finishing on a double.

  1. Recommended D6

When you land on 12

12 is a one-dart finish: a single dart at double 6 (12) wins the leg. You reach 12 by scoring down to a clean double, so once you are here, settle and take your double.

If you miss

Your finishing dart is D6 (12). Slip inside to the single 6 and you are left on 6 — finish on double 3. Miss outside the wire and you stay on 12 for your next dart, so you never lose the double.

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Best checkout
  1. D6

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best checkout for 12?
The recommended way to check out 12 is D6, finishing on double 6 (12).
How many darts do you need to finish 12?
12 is a 1-dart finish: D6.
Is 12 a bogey number?
No — 12 has a clean 1-dart double-out finish (D6).

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