Is DAGGER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DAGGER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DAGGER mean?
- noun
a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
- noun
a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 6
D (2) + A (1) + G (2) + G (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for DAGGER
Single letters that turn DAGGER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of DAGGER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DAGGER
The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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