Daring
/ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters
Definition of Daring
verb
- To have enough courage (to do something).
"I wouldn't dare argue with my boss."
- To defy or challenge (someone to do something)
"I dare you (to) kiss that girl."
- To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to
"Will you dare death to reach your goal?"
- To terrify; to daunt.
- To catch (larks) by producing terror through the use of mirrors, scarlet cloth, a hawk, etc., so that they lie still till a net is thrown over them.
verb
noun
adjective
- Adventurous, willing to take on or look for risks; overbold.
- Courageous or showing bravery; doughty.
- Racy; sexually provocative.
Anagrams of Daring
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
d2
a1
r1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Daring
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Daring"
Daring is a 6-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "daring" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Daring" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "daring" is a low-scoring word.