Three Letter Words Starting with 'D'

High-scoring words: DEX (11 pts), DAK (8 pts), DAH (7 pts), DAW (7 pts), DAY (7 pts)

This page lists all 51 valid three-letter Scrabble words starting with D (TWL06 dictionary — North American Scrabble). Each word is shown with its Scrabble point value. Use this list to boost your Scrabble, Words with Friends, or Wordle strategy. High-value letters like Q (10 pts), Z (10 pts), and J (8 pts) can turn a simple play into a game-winning move. All words are sourced from the official TWL06 tournament word list. Browse other starting letters using the navigation below.

51 Total Words
5.5 Avg Score (pts)
DEX Top Word (11 pts)
1 Words ≥ 10 pts
DAB6 DAD5 DAG5 DAH7 DAK8 DAL4 DAM6 DAN4 DAP6 DAW7 DAY7 DEB6 DEE4 DEF7 DEL4 DEN4 DEV7 DEW7 DEX11 DEY7 DIB6 DID5 DIE4 DIF7 DIG5 DIM6 DIN4 DIP6 DIS4 DIT4 DOC6 DOE4 DOG5 DOL4 DOM6 DON4 DOR4 DOS4 DOT4 DOW7 DRY7 DUB6 DUD5 DUE4 DUG5 DUH7 DUI4 DUN4 DUO4 DUP6 DYE7

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many three-letter words start with D?

There are 51 valid three-letter Scrabble words starting with D in the TWL06 (North American Scrabble) tournament dictionary.

What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word (three-letter) matching 'Starting with 'D''?

The highest-scoring word is DEX with 11 Scrabble points. Out of 51 words, 1 score 10 or more points.

What is the average Scrabble score for words on this list?

The average Scrabble score is 5.5 points per word. 26 words score 5 points or less, 24 score between 6 and 9 points, and 1 score 10 or more points.

Are all three-letter words on this list valid in Words with Friends?

Most words from the TWL06 dictionary are also valid in Words with Friends, but the two games use slightly different dictionaries. TWL06 is the official North American Scrabble tournament word list. Always verify unusual words in the Words with Friends app before playing them.