5-letter words starting with D

There are 456 5-letter words starting with D in our word list, and 124 of them are common English words such as DEALS, DERBY, DOCKS, DRAKE and DUCKS.

456words in total
124common words
DIZZYhighest scoring (27 points)
DADDYlongest common word (5 letters)

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Common 5-letter words starting with D

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

5-letter words 124 words

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All 456 5-letter words starting with D

Includes 332 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words starting with D are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 456 5-letter words starting with D. 124 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, DIZZY scores 27 points, followed by DITZY (18). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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