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DARES

5 letters · 2 syllables

D 2/2
A 1/1
R 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1
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Definition of DARES

DARES is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
6
points

Is DARES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: DARES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DARES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter dares Total
Scrabble 21111 6
WWF 21111 6

Anagrams of DARES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

arsed 6/6 dears 6/6 eards 6/6 rased 6/6 reads 6/6

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DARES

55 words from the letters in DARES

5-letter words

arsed 6/6 UK dears 6/6 USUKWWF eards 6/6 UK rased 6/6 USUKWWF reads 6/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

ared 5/5 UK dare 5/5 USUKWWF dear 5/5 USUKWWF eard 5/5 UK read 5/5 USUKWWF sade 5/5 USUKWWF ards 5/5 UK rads 5/5 USUKWWF sard 5/5 USUKWWF reds 5/5 USUKWWF ares 4/4 USUKWWF arse 4/4 USUKWWF ears 4/4 USUKWWF eras 4/4 USUKWWF rase 4/4 USUKWWF sear 4/4 USUKWWF sera 4/4 USUKWWF

3-letter words

dae 4/4 UK ard 4/4 UK rad 4/4 USWWF red 4/4 USUKWWF ads 4/4 USUKWWF das 4/4 UK sad 4/4 USUKWWF sed 4/4 UK are 3/3 USUKWWF ear 3/3 USUKWWF era 3/3 USUKWWF eas 3/3 UK sae 3/3 USWWF sea 3/3 USUKWWF ars 3/3 USUKWWF ras 3/3 USUKWWF sar 3/3 UK ers 3/3 USUKWWF res 3/3 USWWF ser 3/3 USWWF

2-letter words

ad 3/3 USUKWWF da 3/3 UK de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF ds 3/3 UK ae 2/2 USWWF ar 2/2 USWWF er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF as 2/2 USUKWWF es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK rs 2/2 UK

How to Use DARES in Word Games

DARES is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, DARES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DARES to find 55 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DARES

What does DARES mean?
DARES is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is DARES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DARES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DARES worth in Scrabble?
DARES is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DARES?
You can make 55 words from the letters in DARES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DARES?
The anagrams of DARES (words using the exact same letters) are: ARSED, DEARS, EARDS, RASED, READS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.