Is DANDLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DANDLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DANDLE mean?
- verb
move (a baby) up and down in one's arms or on one's knees
- verb
pet
“the grandfather dandled the small child”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
D (2) + A (1) + N (1) + D (2) + L (1) + 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 DANDLE
Single letters that turn DANDLE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of DANDLE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DANDLE
The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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