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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?

  1. noun

    a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

    “he could never refuse a dare”

  2. noun

    the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

    “the proposal required great boldness”

  3. adjective

    disposed to venture or take risks

    “audacious visions of the total conquest of space”

  4. adjective

    radically new or original

    “an avant-garde theater piece”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
10
Letters
6

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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