Is DANGER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DANGER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DANGER mean?
- noun
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
“you are in no danger”
- noun
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
“he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime”
- noun
a cause of pain or injury or loss
“he feared the dangers of traveling by air”
- noun
a dangerous place
“He moved out of danger”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
D (2) + A (1) + N (1) + G (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 DANGER
Single letters that turn DANGER 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 DANGER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DANGER
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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