DART
/dɑːt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of DART
A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand, for example a short lance or javelin
Any sharp-pointed missile weapon, such as an arrow.
(sometimes figurative) Anything resembling such a missile; something that pierces or wounds like such a weapon.
To throw with a sudden effort or thrust; to hurl or launch.
To send forth suddenly or rapidly; to emit; to shoot
"The sun darts forth his beams."
To shoot with a dart, especially a tranquilizer dart
"They had to dart the animal to get close enough to help"
Examples of DART in a Sentence
- "The sun darts forth his beams."
- "They had to dart the animal to get close enough to help"
Word Details
Is DART a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DART is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DART are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DART
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | a | r | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DART
13 words from the letters in DART
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DART in Word Games
DART is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DART 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 DART to find 13 additional valid words.