5-Letter Words Starting With DAT
- 7 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With DAT
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 5-Letter Words Starting With DAT 7 words
How common is DAT at the start of five-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 7 five-letter words that start with DAT. They average 6.4 points and the best is DATUM (8 points).
- Total words
- 7
- Average Scrabble score
- 6.4
- out of 8 max
- Everyday words
- 43%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- S
- 28.6% of words
Most common last letters
- s 28.6%
- d 14.3%
- l 14.3%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with DAT
d 2a 1t 1u 1m 3
D 2 + A 1 + T 1 + U 1 + M 3 = 8 points
- Double word
- 16 pts
- Triple word
- 24 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
datum
- nounan item of factual information derived from measurement or research
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How many five-letter words that start with DAT are there?
There are 7 five-letter words that start with DAT in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with DAT?
DATUM is worth 8 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DATED (7), DATES (6), DATER (6).
What are some common five-letter words that start with DAT?
Everyday examples include DATUM, DATES, DATED. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare five-letter words that start with DAT score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include DATAL (6), DATOS (6), DATTO (6). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.