Is DASH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DASH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DASH mean?
- verb
run or move very quickly or hastily
“She dashed into the yard”
- verb
break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
“Smash a plate”
- noun
distinctive and stylish elegance
“he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer”
- noun
a quick run
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
4
Letters
D (2) + A (1) + S (1) + H (4) = 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 DASH
Single letters that turn DASH into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of DASH
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DASH
The 17 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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