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4 Letter Words That Start With DAR

There are 7+ four letter words beginning with DAR in our English dictionary. Every four-letter DAR word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with DAR.

Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With DAR

dark 9
darb 7
dare 5
darg 6
dari 5
darn 5
dart 5

All 4-Letter Words Starting With DAR (6 words)

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How Common is DAR as a Start 4 Letter word?

There are 7 4-letter words starting with DAR in English. The average Scrabble score here is 6, with -B endings dominating (14% of them).

Total Words
7
Avg Scrabble Score
6.0
Most Common Ending (14%)
B

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4 Letter Words beginning with DAR are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 4 Letter Words with DAR.

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter DAR-Words in Scrabble

dark 9
darb 7
darg 6
dart 5
dare 5
dari 5

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with DAR?

9 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with DAR is dark with a total of 9 points.

D 2
A 1
R 1
K 5
adjective 1. with little or no light
Synonyms:
blackpitch blackpitch darkinkyjet blackunlitunlightedunilluminatedill-litpoorly lit
adjective 2. (of a colour or object) not reflecting much light; approaching black in shade
adjective 3. (of a period or situation) characterized by great unhappiness or unpleasantness
Synonyms:
tragicdisastrouscalamitouscatastrophiccataclysmicruinousdevastating
adjective 4. hidden from knowledge; mysterious
Synonyms:
mysterioussecrethiddenconcealedveiledunrevealedcovertclandestine
adjective 5. denoting a velarized form of the sound of the letter l as it sounds at the end of a word or before another consonant (as in full or bulk in most accents of English)
noun 1. the absence of light in a place
Synonyms:
darknessblacknessabsence of lightgloomgloominessdimnessdullnessmurkmurkinessshadowinessshadowshadeshadinessdusktwilightgloaming
noun 2. a dark colour or shade, especially in a painting
Synonyms:
darknessblacknessabsence of lightgloomgloominessdimnessdullnessmurkmurkinessshadowinessshadowshadeshadinessdusktwilightgloaming

FAQ 4 Letter Words That Start With DAR

  • How many 4 letter words starting with DAR are in the English dictionary?

    There are 7 4-letter words in the English dictionary that start with DAR. The average Scrabble score across them is 6.

  • Are there any rare 4 letter words starting with DAR worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 4-letter words like "dart", "darb", "darg", "dark" start with DAR and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "dark" is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 4 letter words starting with DAR?

    Everyday 4-letter words starting with DAR include "dark", "darb", "dare", "darg", "dari".