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Is DARK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DARK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DARK mean?

  1. adjective

    devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

    “sitting in a dark corner”

  2. adjective

    (used of color) having a dark hue

    “dark green”

  3. adjective

    brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes)

    “dark eyes”

  4. noun

    absence of light or illumination

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

D (2) + A (1) + R (1) + K (5) = 9 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 DARK

Single letters that turn DARK 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

Words you can make from DARK

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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