Starting With DR
36 words · highest scoring is dryly at 12 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With DR
There are 36 five letter words starting with DR in our dictionary. The highest scoring is dryly at 12 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 36 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DRAFT, DRESS, DROOL 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.
5 Letter Words Starting With DR at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With DR
- dryly12
- drake10
- drank10
- drink10
- drunk10
- draft9
- drawl9
- drawn9
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With DR
- draft9
- drama8
- draws9
- dried7
- drink10
- droll6
- dross6
- druid7
5 Letter Words Starting With DR Defined
- draftNoun · 9 points
- a preliminary version of a piece of writing
- drapeVerb · 8 points
- arrange (cloth or clothing) loosely or casually on or round something
- dressVerb · 6 points
- put on one's clothes
- drinkVerb · 10 points
- take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow
- droolVerb · 6 points
- drop saliva uncontrollably from the mouth
- drugsVerb · 7 points
- administer a drug to (someone) in order to induce stupor or insensibility
5 Letter Words Starting With DR: Questions
How many five letter words starting with DR are there?
There are 36 five letter words starting with DR 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 DR?
DRYLY 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 DR?
DRAFT, DRESS, DROOL are among the most familiar five letter words starting with DR. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with DR 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.