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DAD

/dæd/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

D 2/2
A 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of DAD

noun

A father, a male parent.

"His dad was always there for him."

noun

(familiar) Used to address one's father

"Happy Father's Day, Dad!"

noun

Used to address an older adult male

noun

A lump or piece.

noun

A blow; act of striking something.

verb

To throw against something; to dash.

Synonyms of DAD

Words with similar meaning

Examples of DAD in a Sentence

  • "His dad was always there for him."
  • "Happy Father's Day, Dad!"

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
5
points

Is DAD a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DAD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 5 pts

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 dad Total
Scrabble 212 5
WWF 212 5

Anagrams of DAD

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DAD

3 words from the letters in DAD

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About DAD

What does DAD mean?
DAD is a noun. A father, a male parent.
Is DAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DAD is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DAD worth in Scrabble?
DAD is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from DAD?
You can make 3 words from the letters in DAD. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DAD?
Synonyms of DAD include: Pa, Pop, dada, daddy, pa, papa. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DAD?
The anagrams of DAD (words using the exact same letters) are: ADD. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.