Play DARES Strategically

41 valid words • Unscramble DARES for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DARES

Best Short Plays
DARE (5pt)DEAR (5pt)RADS (5pt)READ (5pt)REDS (5pt)SADE (5pt)SARD (5pt)ARES (4pt)
High-Value Long Plays
No long words available
Scores
Scrabble: 6 pts
WWF: 6 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 41 Words

5-letter 4 words Best: DARES (6pt)

DARES6ptDEARS6ptRASED6ptREADS6pt

4-letter 14 words Best: DARE (5pt)

DARE5ptDEAR5ptRADS5ptREAD5ptREDS5ptSADE5ptSARD5ptARES4ptARSE4ptEARS4ptERAS4ptRASE4ptSEAR4ptSERA4pt

3-letter 14 words Best: ADS (4pt)

ADS4ptRAD4ptRED4ptSAD4ptARE3ptARS3ptEAR3ptERA3ptERS3ptRAS3ptRES3ptSAE3ptSEA3ptSER3pt

2-letter 9 words Best: AD (3pt)

AD3ptDE3ptED3ptAE2ptAR2ptAS2ptER2ptES2ptRE2pt

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About the Word DARES

  • Letters: 5
  • Scrabble score: 6 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 6 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 41

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DARES in Scrabble?
Play DARES directly for 6 points, or use its letters to form 41 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DARES between Scrabble and WWF?
DARES scores 6 pts in Scrabble and 6 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DARES?
DARE (5 pts) is a strong short play from DARES.

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