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Five-Letter Words Starting With D

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Explore our curated collection of 795 five-letter words that start with D. Notable entries include "dabba" and "dabby" and "dabih". D is one of the most common opening consonants in English, appearing frequently in everyday vocabulary.

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: 795 five-letter words begin with D. That's still a large pool — use strategic guesses to eliminate letters systematically.
  • Scrabble: Starting with D (2 points) gives you flexibility to build off existing tiles on the board. Aim for premium squares to boost your score.
  • Crosswords: Use the word list to find answers that fit your clue pattern. Words starting with D are common in crossword construction.

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Highest Scoring Words in Scrabble

Base tile values only — board multipliers not included.

RankWordScore
1dizzy27
2doozy18
3djuka17
4dazed16
5defix16
6devex16
7dewax16
8dioxy16
9djave16
10dozed16

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many five-letter words starting with D are there?
There are 795 five-letter words starting with the letter D in the Word Challenge word list — a moderately sized group for this word length. Examples include dabba, dabby, dabih, dabuh, daces.
How can I use five-letter words starting with D in Wordle?
When you've confirmed that D is in the first position of the Wordle answer, 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 dabba and dabby.
Are these five-letter words valid in Scrabble?
The 795 five-letter words starting with 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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