4-letter words starting with D

There are 232 4-letter words starting with D in our word list, and 98 of them are common English words such as DARK, DEFY, DISC, DOTS and DULY.

232words in total
98common words
DOZYhighest scoring (17 points)
DADSlongest common word (4 letters)

Common 4-letter words starting with D

98 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

4-letter words 98 words

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All 232 4-letter words starting with D

Includes 134 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 4-letter words starting with D are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 232 4-letter words starting with D. 98 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, DOZY scores 17 points, followed by DEXY (15). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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