Is DARED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DARED is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DARED mean?
Dared is a form of DARE.
- verb
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
“How dare you call my lawyer?”
- verb
to be courageous enough to try or do something
“I don't dare call him”
- verb
challenge
“I dare you!”
- noun
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
“he could never refuse a dare”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 7
- Letters
- 5
D (2) + A (1) + R (1) + E (1) + D (2) = 7 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 DARED
DARED has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of DARED
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DARED
The 23 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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