Is DANDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DANDER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DANDER mean?
- noun
small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people
- noun
a feeling of anger and animosity
“having one's hackles or dander up”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 6
D (2) + A (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (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 DANDER
Single letters that turn DANDER 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 DANDER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DANDER
The 48 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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