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5-Letter Words Starting With DOWD

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With DOWD

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 5-Letter Words Starting With DOWD 2 words

How common is DOWD at the start of five-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 2 five-letter words that start with DOWD. They average 11.5 points and the best is DOWDY (13 points).

Total words
2
Average Scrabble score
11.5
out of 13 max
Everyday words
50%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 50%
  • y 50%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with DOWD

d 2o 1w 4d 2y 4

D 2 + O 1 + W 4 + D 2 + Y 4 = 13 points

Double word
26 pts
Triple word
39 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

dowdy

  1. nounBritish marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)
  2. noundeep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust
  3. adjectivelacking in smartness or taste“a dowdy grey outfit”
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How many five-letter words that start with DOWD are there?

There are 2 five-letter words that start with DOWD 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 DOWD?

DOWDY is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DOWDS (10).