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Is DANCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DANCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DANCE mean?

  1. verb

    move in a graceful and rhythmical way

    “The young girl danced into the room”

  2. noun

    an artistic form of nonverbal communication

  3. verb

    move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance

    “My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio”

  4. noun

    a party of people assembled for dancing

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

D (2) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 8 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 DANCE

Single letters that turn DANCE 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 hooks4

Anagrams of DANCE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DANCE

The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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