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
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
6
Letters
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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