How many points is DA worth in Scrabble?

DA is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DA?

DA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to DA?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ODA, DAB, DAG, DAH, DAK, DAL, DAM, DAN, DAP, DAW, DAY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DA

3 pts

DA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points. DA is a noun form of dad. DAD means "father".

Meaning & examples

/dæ/

noun

Father.

Synonyms: Pa, pa, daddy

noun

(Russianism) Yes; an affirmative response.

interjection

(Russianism) Yes.

Antonyms: nyet

interjection

A meaningless syllable used when singing a tune or indicating a rhythm.
Example: You know that tune that goes "da da da di-dum di-dum"?

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DA is a noun form of dad. DAD means "father".

In a sentence: "The da is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DA. It scores 3 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DAD5 pts

Word forms

DAS4 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before DA. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ODA4 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after DA. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Letter Values

= 3

DA Scrabble FAQ

Is DA a Scrabble word?: DA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points.
What does DA mean?: DA is a noun form of dad. DAD means "father".
How do you use DA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The da is noted."
How many points is DA worth in Scrabble?: DA is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DA?: DA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DA?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ODA, DAB, DAG, DAH, DAK, DAL, DAM, DAN, DAP, DAW, DAY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.