Is “Dares” a Scrabble word?
Yes
DARES
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Dares
/dɛəz/
noun
1.A challenge to prove courage.
2.The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.
3.Defiance; challenge.
verb
1.To have enough courage (to do something).
“I wouldn't dare argue with my boss.”
2.To defy or challenge (someone to do something)
“I dare you (to) kiss that girl.”
3.To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to
“Will you dare death to reach your goal?”
verb
1.To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.
2.To lie or crouch down in fear.
noun
1.A small fish, the dace.