Is DARING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DARING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DARING mean?
- noun
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
“he could never refuse a dare”
- noun
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
“the proposal required great boldness”
- adjective
disposed to venture or take risks
“audacious visions of the total conquest of space”
- adjective
radically new or original
“an avant-garde theater piece”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
D (2) + A (1) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 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 DARING
Single letters that turn DARING 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 DARING
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DARING
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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