DATA
/ˈdaetə/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of DATA
(plural: data) A measurement of something on a scale understood by both the recorder (a person or device) and the reader (another person or device). The scale is arbitrarily defined, such as from 1 to 10 by ones, 1 to 100 by 0.1, or simply true or false, on or off, yes, no, or maybe, etc.
(plural: data) A fact known from direct observation.
(plural: data) A premise from which conclusions are drawn.
Word Details
Is DATA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DATA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DATA are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DATA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | a | t | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DATA
6 words from the letters in DATA
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DATA in Word Games
DATA is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DATA 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 DATA to find 6 additional valid words.