DARE
/dɛə(ɹ)/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of DARE
A challenge to prove courage.
The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.
Defiance; challenge.
To have enough courage (to do something).
"I wouldn't dare argue with my boss."
To defy or challenge (someone to do something)
"I dare you (to) kiss that girl."
To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to
"Will you dare death to reach your goal?"
To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.
To lie or crouch down in fear.
Examples of DARE in a Sentence
- "I wouldn't dare argue with my boss."
- "I dare you (to) kiss that girl."
- "Will you dare death to reach your goal?"
Word Details
Is DARE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DARE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DARE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DARE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | a | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Anagrams of DARE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DARE
19 words from the letters in DARE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use DARE in Word Games
DARE is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DARE is only 4 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 DARE to find 19 additional valid words.