6 Letter Words Starting With D
There are 1,138 six-letter words beginning with D in the Collins Scrabble Words list, led by dazzle (25 pts). Browse the ranked list below or filter it with the finder.
6 Letter Words Starting With D
About These 6-Letter Words
Every entry among the six-letter words beginning with D in Collins is collected here and ranked by score. There are 1,138 to work with, which helps when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is dazzle at 25. Other high scorers include defuze (19), dozily (19), and dezinc (18). Because every word is exactly six letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
How these words break down
Out of 1,138 words, 51 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 115 end in -ED and 108 end in -ER, and 214 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 806 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 806 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
The list is sorted by Scrabble score by default, tap Points, A-Z or Z-A to reorder it, or use the finder to narrow it down by your own tiles.
Why D Words Matter in Word Games
Starting a word with D has different strategic weight depending on the game. In Wordle, it tells you one position is locked. In Scrabble, it means your word must build off an existing D on the board or start the word from a premium square. Knowing the 1138 six letter words starting with D gives you flexibility in both.
High-Scoring D Plays
Top scoring six letter words that start with D: DAZZLE (25), DEFUZE (19), DOZILY (19), DEZINC (18), DJEMBE (18), DOGFOX (18), DUKKAH (18), DUKKHA (18). Pair one of these with a premium square and the single turn can decide a game.
Setting Up Bingos With D
Six letter D-starters are useful as setup words for seven letter bingos. If you can add a letter to turn a six letter D-word into a seven letter word, you unlock the Scrabble bingo bonus.
FAQs - 6 Letter Words Starting with D
Which 6-letter D words appear most in crosswords?
Crosswords favour everyday English, so common six letter D-words from the list above are the most frequent answers.
How do I find a 6-letter D word in a Wordle game?
Enter D in the starts-with field on the finder, add any other confirmed letters, and sort. For yellow or gray letters, use the 6 letter wordle solver instead.
What 6-letter D words are good for hooks in Scrabble?
Any six letter D-word that ends in a common letter like S, E, R, or D can be hooked onto an existing tile for a seven letter play.
Are proper nouns allowed in word games?
Standard Scrabble and Words With Friends dictionaries exclude proper nouns, so most six letter name-words on this page will not be valid plays.
How often do Wordle answers start with D?
Varies by letter. Some letters appear in starting position in Wordle answers more often than their general frequency suggests.