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21 Checkout

Left on 21? The recommended route is 5 D8, finishing on double 8 (16). Below are the best ways to take 21 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 5 D8
  2. 13 D4
  3. 1 D10
  4. 17 D2

When you land on 21

21 is a classic two-dart finish. Throw 5 (5) to leave 16, then double 8 (16). You will often see 21 after a strong opening visit, so it pays to know the route by heart.

If you miss

Your finishing dart is D8 (16). Slip inside to the single 8 and you are left on 8 — finish on double 4. Miss outside the wire and you stay on 16 for your next dart, so you never lose the double.

Try it yourself

Change the score or the darts you have in hand to see other finishing routes.

Darts in hand
Best checkout
  1. 5
  2. D8
Other routes
  1. 13
  2. D4
  1. 1
  2. D10
  1. 17
  2. D2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best checkout for 21?
The recommended way to check out 21 is 5 D8, finishing on double 8 (16).
How many darts do you need to finish 21?
21 is a 2-dart finish: 5 D8.
Are there other ways to finish 21?
Yes — alternatives include 13 D4; 1 D10; 17 D2.
Is 21 a bogey number?
No — 21 has a clean 2-dart double-out finish (5 D8).

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