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DANGEROUS

9-letter adjective • 11 Scrabble points • 14 WWF points

d2
a1
n1
g2
e1
r1
o1
u1
s1
9
Letters
4
Vowels
5
Consonants
11
Scrabble
14
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of DANGEROUS

DANGEROUS is a valid 9-letter English adjective recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 4 vowels and 5 consonants.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Adjective
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Syllables
3 syllables
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Difficulty
Easy (3/10)
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Unique Letters
9 of 9 letters

DANGEROUS has a word difficulty rating of 3 out of 10, categorized as "Easy." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. The word consists primarily of common, frequently-used letters, making it one that most players would be familiar with.

Letter Analysis

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r
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s

The 9 letters in DANGEROUS break down into 4 vowels and 5 consonants. Every letter in DANGEROUS appears exactly once, meaning you need 9 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in DANGEROUS is D, worth 2 points. Approximately 67% of the letters in DANGEROUS are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With DANGEROUS

These words share a similar ending pattern with DANGEROUS, ending in -OUS. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using DANGEROUS in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

DANGEROUS is worth 11 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (D = 2 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, DANGEROUS earns 22 points.

Consider playing DANGEROUS as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, DANGEROUS scores 14 points. Interestingly, this word scores 3 points more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Is DANGEROUS a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, DANGEROUS is a valid Scrabble word worth 11 points.

DANGEROUS can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. With 11 points, it is a high-scoring word that can significantly boost your game. As a 9-letter word, playing all tiles earns a 50-point Bingo bonus!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DANGEROUS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DANGEROUS is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, DANGEROUS is worth 11 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 14 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in DANGEROUS?

DANGEROUS contains 9 letters total: 4 vowels and 5 consonants. It uses 9 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does DANGEROUS have?

DANGEROUS has approximately 3 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What words rhyme with DANGEROUS?

Words that share a similar ending sound with DANGEROUS include: AZYMOUS, AZYGOUS, ZINCOUS, CHYMOUS, JUNCOUS. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in DANGEROUS?

You can unscramble the letters in DANGEROUS to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for DANGEROUS to see every possible word you can create from these 9 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 9-Letter Words

These 9-letter words share a similar beginning with DANGEROUS, starting with DA. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.

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