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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

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
10
Letters
5

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.

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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