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Four-Letter Words Containing D

729 words

The Word Challenge word list includes 729 four-letter words that contain the letter D — including words like "abed", "acad", "aced" and more. Each one is ready to play in word games like Wordle, Scrabble, and crosswords.

Updated June 2026

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Word lists are curated for the Word Challenge game and may not include every word in a standard dictionary.

Tips for Using These Words

  • Wordle: While Wordle uses five-letter words, these 4-letter words are useful for other word puzzle games. The letter D appearing anywhere in the word is a common pattern worth practising.
  • Scrabble: These words all contain the letter D (2 points). Knowing words with specific letters helps you play off existing tiles on the board.
  • Crosswords: Use the word list to find answers that fit your clue pattern. Words containing D are common in crossword construction.

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Highest Scoring Words in Scrabble

Base tile values only — board multipliers not included.

RankWordScore
1dizz23
2dazy17
3dozy17
4dixy15
5doxy15
6hadj15
7hdkf15
8judy15
9adze14
10daza14

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many four-letter words containing D are there?
There are 729 four-letter words containing the letter D in the Word Challenge word list — one of the most populated letter groups for this word length. Examples include abed, acad, aced, acid, adad.
How can I use four-letter words containing D in Wordle?
When you've confirmed that D is somewhere in the word, use this list to find valid guesses. Focus on words with common letters like E, A, R, S, and T to maximise your chances. Good starting guesses from this list include abed and acad.
Are these four-letter words valid in Scrabble?
The 729 four-letter words containing the letter D on this page come from the Word Challenge word list and are suitable for Scrabble, Wordle, and other word games. The letter D is worth 2 points in Scrabble. They can be played directly or used to extend existing words on the board.
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