DARE
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //dɛə//
verb
- (intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something)."I wouldn't dare (to) argue with my boss."
- (transitive) To defy or challenge (someone to do something)."I dare you to kiss that girl."
- (transitive) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to."Will you dare death to reach your goal?"
- (transitive) To terrify; to daunt."For I have done those follies, those mad mischiefs, Would dare a woman."
noun
- (games) In the game truth or dare, the choice to perform a dare set by the other players."When asked truth or dare, she picked dare."
verb
- (obsolete) To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.
- (obsolete) To lie or crouch down in fear.
name
- (US) Acronym of Drug Abuse Resistance Education.
- (lexicography) Acronym of Dictionary of American Regional English.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 5 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DARE'?
The word DARE is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
D2
A1
R1
E1
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DARE'?
The word DARE is worth 5 points in Words With Friends.
D2
A1
R1
E1
Total: 5 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.