Definition of DAD
A father, a male parent.
"His dad was always there for him."
(familiar) Used to address one's father
"Happy Father's Day, Dad!"
Used to address an older adult male
A lump or piece.
A blow; act of striking something.
To throw against something; to dash.
Examples of DAD in a Sentence
- "His dad was always there for him."
- "Happy Father's Day, Dad!"
Word Details
Is DAD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DAD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DAD are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DAD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | a | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DAD
3 words from the letters in DAD
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DAD in Word Games
DAD is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DAD is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DAD to find 3 additional valid words.