Words That Start With DA

Q: How many words that start with DA are there?

There are 1,084 words that start with DA in our combined English word list. The most common length is 7 letters, with 228 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring word that starts with DA?

DAZZLINGLY is worth 33 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DAZZLEMENTS (32), DAZZLEMENT (31), DACTYLIOGRAPHY (29).

Q: What are some common words that start with DA?

Everyday examples include DANGER , DANGEROUS , DAMAGE , DATUM , DATABASE , DATE , DATA , DARK . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word that starts with DA?

DAGUERREOTYPISTS has 16 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, DANGEROUSLY (11 letters) is the longest common one.

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How common is DA at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 1,084 words that start with DA. Most are 7 letters long, they average 12.7 points, the best is DAZZLINGLY (33 points) and 40.5% end in S.

Total words: 1,084
Most common length: 7 letters; 228 words
Average Scrabble score: 12.7; out of 33 max
Longest word: DAGUERREOTYPISTS; 16 letters
Most common ending: S; 40.5% of words

Most common last letters

s 40.5%
d 8.9%
g 7.9%

Top vowel pairs

ai7.3%
au6.9%
ie6.8%

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Highest-scoring word that starts with DA

d ₂a ₁z ₁₀z ₁₀l ₁i ₁n ₁g ₂l ₁y ₄

D 2 + A 1 + Z 10 + Z 10 + L 1 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 + L 1 + Y 4 = 33 points

Double word: 66 pts
Triple word: 99 pts

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

dazzlingly

adverbin a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder

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How many words that start with DA are there?

There are 1,084 words that start with DA in our combined English word list. The most common length is 7 letters, with 228 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word that starts with DA?

DAZZLINGLY is worth 33 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DAZZLEMENTS (32), DAZZLEMENT (31), DACTYLIOGRAPHY (29).

What are some common words that start with DA?

Everyday examples include DANGER, DANGEROUS, DAMAGE, DATUM, DATABASE, DATE, DATA, DARK. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word that starts with DA?

DAGUERREOTYPISTS has 16 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, DANGEROUSLY (11 letters) is the longest common one.