4-Letter Words Starting With D
Every 4-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.
Data at a glance — 391 matches, 8.7 avg pts, 4 avg letters.
- Total words
- 391
- Avg length
- 4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 8.7 pts
- Highest scoring
- dizz (23 pts)
- Longest word
- dizz (4 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 46(23%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 391 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. Among these entries, 46 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Common endings in this list include -KE, -CK, -FF, -ABB — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is dizz at 23 points. While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.32, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. About 23% 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.
- DIZZ (4 letters, 23 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- DAZY (4 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- DOZY (4 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- DIXY (4 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- DOXY (4 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- DAZA (4 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- DAZE (4 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- DOZE (4 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 391 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
4-letter words
- dizz23 pts
- dazy17 pts
- dozy17 pts
- dixy15 pts
- doxy15 pts
- daza14 pts
- daze14 pts
- doze14 pts
- dawk12 pts
- deja12 pts
- deux12 pts
- dhak12 pts
- djin12 pts
- dojo12 pts
- doux12 pts
- doxa12 pts
- dyak12 pts
- dyke12 pts
- daff11 pts
- davy11 pts
- deck11 pts
- defy11 pts
- dewy11 pts
- dhaw11 pts
- dhow11 pts
- dick11 pts
- diff11 pts
- dlvy11 pts
- dock11 pts
- doff11 pts
- dowf11 pts
- dowy11 pts
- duck11 pts
- duff11 pts
- demy10 pts
- dich10 pts
- doby10 pts
- domy10 pts
- dopy10 pts
- dowp10 pts
- drch10 pts
- dyce10 pts
- dabb9 pts
- daks9 pts
- dalk9 pts
- damp9 pts
- dank9 pts
- dark9 pts
- dauk9 pts
- dbms9 pts
- deek9 pts
- deke9 pts
- derk9 pts
- desk9 pts
- didy9 pts
- dika9 pts
- dike9 pts
- dink9 pts
- dirk9 pts
- disk9 pts
- doek9 pts
- dogy9 pts
- doke9 pts
- doko9 pts
- donk9 pts
- dook9 pts
- dowd9 pts
- drek9 pts
- dubb9 pts
- duka9 pts
- duke9 pts
- dumb9 pts
- dump9 pts
- dunk9 pts
- dusk9 pts
- dyad9 pts
- dyed9 pts
- daft8 pts
- dahs8 pts
- dalf8 pts
- dash8 pts
- dauw8 pts
- dave8 pts
- dawe8 pts
- dawn8 pts
- daws8 pts
- dawt8 pts
- days8 pts
- deaf8 pts
- decd8 pts
- defi8 pts
- defs8 pts
- deft8 pts
- delf8 pts
- dely8 pts
- deny8 pts
- derf8 pts
- derv8 pts
- deva8 pts
- deve8 pts
- devi8 pts
- devs8 pts
- dews8 pts
- deys8 pts
- dhai8 pts
- dhal8 pts
- dhan8 pts
- dish8 pts
- diva8 pts
- dive8 pts
- divi8 pts
- dmod8 pts
- dolf8 pts
- dory8 pts
- doth8 pts
- doty8 pts
- dove8 pts
- dowl8 pts
- down8 pts
- dows8 pts
- draw8 pts
- dray8 pts
- drew8 pts
- drey8 pts
- drof8 pts
- droh8 pts
- drow8 pts
- drys8 pts
- duhr8 pts
- duly8 pts
- duny8 pts
- dush8 pts
- duty8 pts
- dyas8 pts
- dyer8 pts
- dyes8 pts
- dyne8 pts
- dabs7 pts
- dace7 pts
- dama7 pts
- dame7 pts
- damn7 pts
- dams7 pts
- daps7 pts
- darb7 pts
- daub7 pts
- dbrn7 pts
- dcor7 pts
- debe7 pts
- debi7 pts
- debs7 pts
- debt7 pts
- decl7 pts
- deco7 pts
- dedd7 pts
- deem7 pts
- deep7 pts
- deme7 pts
- demi7 pts
- demo7 pts
- depa7 pts
- depe7 pts
- depr7 pts
- dept7 pts
- derm7 pts
- desc7 pts
- dgag7 pts
- diam7 pts
- dibs7 pts
- dice7 pts
- dict7 pts
- dieb7 pts
- diem7 pts
- dime7 pts
- dims7 pts
- dioc7 pts
- dipl7 pts
- dips7 pts
- dipt7 pts
- disc7 pts
- disp7 pts
- doab7 pts
- dobe7 pts
- dobl7 pts
- docs7 pts
- dodd7 pts
- dome7 pts
- domn7 pts
- doms7 pts
- doob7 pts
- doom7 pts
- dopa7 pts
- dope7 pts
- dorm7 pts
- dorp7 pts
- doub7 pts
- douc7 pts
- doum7 pts
- doup7 pts
- drab7 pts
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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 391 words matching this pattern. The average length is 4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 8.7 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is dizz (23 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 46 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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