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Is DAWN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DAWN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DAWN mean?

  1. noun

    the first light of day

    “we got up before dawn”

  2. noun

    the earliest period

    “the dawn of civilization”

  3. verb

    become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

    “It dawned on him that she had betrayed him”

  4. noun

    an opening time period

    “it was the dawn of the Roman Empire”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

D (2) + A (1) + W (4) + N (1) = 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 DAWN

Single letters that turn DAWN 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 DAWN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DAWN

The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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