Words Containing DA — Scrabble Word List & Strategy
DA pairs D (2 points) with the most common vowel to create over 800 valid Scrabble words. From simple plays like DAM, DAD, and DAB to longer words like DANGER, DAMAGE, and DASHBOARD, DA is a reliable workhorse pair. The D tile appears 4 times in the bag, so you will use DA patterns frequently throughout every game.
Top DA Words by Score
| # | Word | Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAZZLING | 19 | Brilliantly bright |
| 2 | DASHBOARD | 16 | A vehicle panel |
| 3 | DAYBREAK | 18 | Dawn |
| 4 | DAMAGED | 12 | Harmed |
| 5 | DAGGER | 9 | A short knife |
| 6 | DANGER | 8 | A threat |
| 7 | DANCE | 8 | To move rhythmically |
| 8 | DARK | 9 | Without light |
| 9 | DARE | 5 | To challenge |
| 10 | DASH | 8 | To rush |
| 11 | DAM | 6 | A water barrier |
800+
Valid DA words
8 pts
Average score
Common
Pair rarity
Strategy Tips for DA Words
DA- starts hundreds of common words: DAD, DAM, DAB, DANCE, DANGER, DARK, DARE, DASH, DATE, DAWN, DAY. The pair also appears mid-word in many common words (TODAY, MEDAL, CEDAR). DARK (9 pts) and DANCE (8 pts) are easy mid-range plays.
🎯 Key Takeaway
DA offers 800+ words from one of Scrabble's most reliable pairs. The DA- prefix (DAD, DAM, DANCE, DANGER, DARK, DARE, DASH) gives consistent 5-9 point plays. DAZZLING (19 pts) and DAYBREAK (18 pts) reward longer word knowledge.
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