3-Letter Words Starting With D
Every 3-letter word in our dictionary that begins with D. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with D” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
This page summarises 101 valid words — mean length 3, mean score 5.8.
- Total words
- 101
- Avg length
- 3 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 5.8 pts
- Highest scoring
- doz (13 pts)
- Longest word
- doz (3 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 10(10%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 101 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Scrabble players will notice 10 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Watch for recurring suffixes like -AB, -AD, -AE, -DAB when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: doz (13 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 5.8 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. With a vowel ratio of 0.32, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 10% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Prefix-locked length lists train slot-filling for crosswords and Wordle. Start with the highest-scoring opener, then drill hooks that add one letter before the prefix. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- DOZ (3 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- DZO (3 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- DEX (3 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- DIX (3 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- DUX (3 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- DKM (3 letters, 10 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- DKG (3 letters, 9 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- DAK (3 letters, 8 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
3-letter words
- doz13 pts
- dzo13 pts
- dex11 pts
- dix11 pts
- dux11 pts
- dkm10 pts
- dkg9 pts
- dak8 pts
- dcb8 pts
- dkl8 pts
- dks8 pts
- dah7 pts
- daw7 pts
- day7 pts
- def7 pts
- dev7 pts
- dew7 pts
- dey7 pts
- dft7 pts
- dha7 pts
- dhu7 pts
- dif7 pts
- div7 pts
- doh7 pts
- dow7 pts
- dry7 pts
- dwt7 pts
- dye7 pts
- dyn7 pts
- dys7 pts
- dab6 pts
- dam6 pts
- dap6 pts
- dbl6 pts
- dca6 pts
- deb6 pts
- dec6 pts
- dem6 pts
- dep6 pts
- dib6 pts
- dim6 pts
- dip6 pts
- dob6 pts
- doc6 pts
- dom6 pts
- dop6 pts
- dpt6 pts
- dsp6 pts
- dub6 pts
- duc6 pts
- dum6 pts
- dup6 pts
- dad5 pts
- dag5 pts
- ddt5 pts
- deg5 pts
- did5 pts
- dig5 pts
- dod5 pts
- dog5 pts
- dtd5 pts
- dud5 pts
- dug5 pts
- dae4 pts
- dal4 pts
- dan4 pts
- dao4 pts
- dar4 pts
- das4 pts
- dat4 pts
- dau4 pts
- dea4 pts
- dee4 pts
- dei4 pts
- del4 pts
- den4 pts
- der4 pts
- des4 pts
- det4 pts
- dia4 pts
- die4 pts
- dil4 pts
- din4 pts
- dir4 pts
- dis4 pts
- dit4 pts
- dlr4 pts
- doa4 pts
- doe4 pts
- dol4 pts
- don4 pts
- doo4 pts
- dor4 pts
- dos4 pts
- dot4 pts
- dsr4 pts
- due4 pts
- dui4 pts
- dun4 pts
- duo4 pts
- dur4 pts
How to use this list
Compare average length (3) to your typical play style — shorter words hook more often; longer words chase bingos.
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from “words starting with”?
- The general starting-with hub includes every length. This page locks word size (e.g. only 5-letter words starting with S), which matches Wordle and crossword slots more closely.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 101 words matching this pattern. The average length is 3 letters and the average Scrabble score is 5.8 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is doz (13 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 10 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.