Is DARN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DARN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DARN mean?
- verb
repair by sewing
“darn socks”
- noun
something of little value
“his promise is not worth a damn”
- noun
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
“her stockings had several mends”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
4
Letters
D (2) + A (1) + R (1) + N (1) = 5 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 DARN
Single letters that turn DARN 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 DARN
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DARN
The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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