Starting With D Ending in S
36 words · highest scoring is decks at 12 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in S
There are 36 five letter words starting with D and ending in S in our dictionary. The highest scoring is decks at 12 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 36 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DARES, DIETS, DRESS among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it. This list is also searched as words ending with S — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 5 Letter Words With S or Words Starting With D Ending in S, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in S at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in S
- decks12
- dicks12
- docks12
- ducks12
- desks10
- disks10
- dukes10
- dumps10
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in S
- dares6
- deans6
- demos8
- discs8
- doors6
- drags7
- dross6
- ducts8
5 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in S Defined
- daresVerb · 6 points
- have the courage to do something
- decksNoun · 12 points
- a floor of a ship, especially the upper, open level extending for the full length of the vessel
- dietsVerb · 6 points
- restrict oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight
- doorsNoun · 6 points
- a hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle, or in the framework of a cupboard
- dressVerb · 6 points
- put on one's clothes
- ducksNoun · 12 points
- a waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait
5 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in S: Questions
How many five letter words starting with D and ending in S are there?
There are 36 five letter words starting with D and ending in S in our dictionary, and 36 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with D and ending in S?
DECKS is the highest scoring option at 12 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with D and ending in S?
DARES, DIETS, DRESS are among the most familiar five letter words starting with D and ending in S. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with D and ending in S valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.