Best Wordle guesses starting with D
If you know the answer is a five-letter word starting with D, these are the strongest guesses on this list. Each uses different letters picked from the ones that turn up most often in five-letter Wordle answers, so a single guess tests as many likely letters as possible. After you play one, enter the green, yellow and grey tiles in the solver above to cut the list down.
About the letter D
D is a frequent final letter because of -ED endings, although Wordle rarely uses past-tense forms as answers.
In Scrabble, D is worth 2 points, and a standard set has 4 D tiles. For comparison, 582 five-letter words end in D.
Common and uncommon words
157 of the 457 words (34%) are common English words. 300 are rarer entries such as DEASH, DIVVY and DUDED. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but Wordle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 5 letter words start with D?
Our list has 457 five-letter words starting with D. 157 of them are common words and 99 are the kind of words used as Wordle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good Wordle word starting with D?
DEALT is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in five-letter Wordle answers. DRIES and DRONE are good alternatives.
Which 5 letter word that starts with D scores the most in Scrabble?
DIZZY scores 27 points at face value, the highest on this list.
What are some common 5 letter words starting with D?
Common examples include DEALT, DELTA, DRIES, DRONE, DRAPE and DINER. They are highlighted in the list above.