Is 'D' a common letter to end words with?

Yes, D is a moderately common letter to end words with in the English language. Many nouns and adjectives end with this letter.

What are some common words that end with D?

Some common words ending with D include Qaid, Tabanid, Xanthamid. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

What is the longest word ending with D?

There are many long words ending with D, often found in scientific or medical terminology. Use our 'Words by Length' table above to find high-value words for word games.

Are there any two-letter words ending with D for Scrabble?

Yes, there are usually valid two-letter words ending with D that are accepted in Scrabble. These short words are incredibly useful for clearing your rack and scoring parallel points.

How does the letter D affect pronunciation at the end of a word?

When D is at the end of a word, it often creates a specific syllable sound or modifies the preceding vowel. The exact pronunciation depends on the letters preceding it.

Words Ending
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Total Words

All -ad -bd -cd -dd -ed -fd -gd -hd -id -jd -kd -ld -md -nd -od -pd -qd -rd -sd -td -ud -vd -wd -xd -yd -zd

Words Ending With id

Qaid Noun Tabanid Noun Xanthamid Noun

US Geography & 'D'

Interesting facts about American states and places ending in D.

The only state ending in D

Maryland is the only US state that ends in 'D'. It was named after Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I of England.

D Words by Length

Quick reference for D-ending words sorted by character count.

Length	Common Words	Scrabble Point Value Avg
3 Letters	EAD, OAD, QED	3 - 6 pts
4 Letters	ABED, KIND, LEAD, MAAD	4 - 8 pts
5 Letters	AAHED, BAAED, YIELD	5 - 10 pts
6 Letters	DABBED, EAGLED, FABLED, GABBED	6 - 12 pts
7 Letters	DABBLED, GABBARD, OAKLAND, TABANID	7 - 14 pts
8 Letters	CABALLED, DACKERED, JABBERED, LAAGERED	8 - 16 pts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about words ending with D.

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1. What does the word 'dachshound' literally mean in German?

Badger dog Hunting dog Sausage dog Small dog

2. What historical context is 'raad' most associated with in English?

The Roman Empire South African Boer republics The French Revolution The British Monarchy

3. What is the correct spelling for the past tense of 'jab'?

jabbed jabed japped jobbed

4. How many syllables does the word 'nabbed' have?

One Two Three Four

5. What is the root language of 'fabricated'?

Greek French Latin German

6. Which sentence uses 'dabbled' correctly?

I am dabbled in music. She dabbled in photography last summer. He dabbles professional sports. We dabbled the idea.

7. What part of speech is the word 'gabbard'?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

8. When used as a noun to categorize things, which preposition follows 'kind'?

for to of with

9. Which of the following means 'got the last available item'?

Nabbed a deal Nabbed a seat Nabbed the last one Nabbed a thief

10. What is the difference between 'kind' and 'nice'?

They mean exactly the same thing. Kind is deeper and more empathetic; nice is polite but can be superficial. Nice is deeper; kind is just polite. Kind is for things; nice is for people.

11. Which sentence uses 'gabbed' correctly?

He gabbed the ball. She gabbed with her friend. They gabbed a movie. I gabbed very quietly.

12. What part of speech is the word 'dackered'?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

13. Which is an acceptable alternative spelling of 'dachshound'?

Dachshund Dachsund Doxhound Dashound

14. What is the difference between 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (the metal)?

They mean the same thing. The verb is pronounced LEED; the metal is pronounced LED. The verb is pronounced LED; the metal is pronounced LEED. One is a noun and one is an adjective.

15. What is the modern, everyday equivalent of 'abed'?

In bed Bedridden Tired Sleepy

16. Which of these is a common example of a tabanid?

Mosquito Horsefly Housefly Butterfly

17. What is the base verb (present tense) of 'wabbled'?

Wobble Wabble Wabbly Wabbing

18. If someone 'yabbered' at you, how would you likely feel?

Inspired Annoyed Grateful Frightened

19. What is the most common use for 'eaglewood' today?

Building houses Making paper Luxury perfumery and incense Animal feed

20. Which sentence uses 'xanthamid' correctly?

I drank some xanthamid this morning. She synthesized a new xanthamid in the lab. The xanthamid barked loudly. We planted xanthamid in the garden.

21. Which word is a direct synonym for 'wabbled'?

Stabilized Wobbled Waffled Sprinted

22. Which of the following is the closest synonym for the physical action of 'jabbed'?

Caressed Poked Soothed Pulled

23. Which sentence uses 'jabbered' correctly?

He jabbered on about his day. He jabber on about his day. He jabbering about his day. He jabbers yesterday.

24. What does the word 'nabbed' mean?

To have released something To have caught or grabbed quickly To have slept To have fallen down

25. What is the difference between 'I didn't need to go' and 'I needn't have gone'?

They mean exactly the same. Didn't need to: I didn't go. Needn't have: I went, but it wasn't necessary. Didn't need to: I went. Needn't have: I didn't go. One is present tense, one is past.

26. Can you use 'tabanid' as a verb?

Yes, it means to bite No, it is strictly a noun Yes, it means to fly Only in scientific texts

27. Which of the following is an alternative name for the Kabard horse?

Thoroughbred Kabardin Mustang Clydesdale

28. What part of speech is 'wabbled'?

Noun Adjective Past tense verb Adverb

29. Why is 'eaglewood' considered one of the most expensive raw materials in the world?

It is very heavy to ship It requires a rare infection to form It only grows in cold climates It is heavily taxed

30. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'kind'?

Kind weather Kind of Kind metal Kind speed

31. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'maad'?

Belief in maad Running with maad Maad and fast A piece of maad

32. How is the '-ed' ending pronounced in 'rabatted'?

As a 't' sound As a 'd' sound As an 'id' sound It is silent

33. If someone says, 'I dabbled in the stock market,' what do they mean?

They are a financial advisor. They lost all their money. They tried investing casually without much commitment. They studied finance in college.

34. Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice with 'nabbed'?

The police nabbed. The thief was nabbed by the police. The police was nabbed the thief. The thief nabbed by the police.

35. What was a primary goal of the original South African Taalbond?

To promote English in schools To standardize Afrikaans orthography To translate texts into Dutch To ban indigenous languages

36. What is the correct pronunciation of 'dachshound'?

DASH-hound DOCKS-hound DAKS-hound DATCH-und

37. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of 'abed'?

Sleeping Resting Up and about Lying down

38. How is 'Dachshund' most commonly pronounced in American English?

dah-SHOOND DAK-sund DASH-hound DOCK-shund

39. What does the phrase 'one of a kind' mean?

Very common Completely unique Only one person A single category

40. Which of the following is a common mistake regarding the Kabard?

Using it as a riding horse Confusing it with a desert breed Pronouncing it with two syllables Spelling it with a 'K'

41. In which country was the Dachshund breed developed?

France England Germany Italy

42. Which sentence uses 'need' correctly as a main verb?

I need to going. I need for going. I need to go. I need go.

43. What is 'eaglewood'?

A type of predatory bird A fragrant resinous wood A common building material A type of seaweed

44. What does the archaic word 'abed' mean?

Outside In bed Awake At a table

45. What is a common mistake people make when using 'vacanthearted'?

Using it for inanimate objects Capitalizing the 'h' Using it as a noun Spelling it with a 'w'

46. Which word is often confused with 'qaid' but actually means 'base'?

Qatar Qibla Qaeda Qadi

47. How is 'oad' pronounced?

Like 'odd' Like 'ah-d' Like 'oh-d' (rhyming with road) Like 'oo-ad'

48. What is the plural of 'dachshound'?

Dachshounds Dachshound Dachshound's Dachshoundes

49. Which word is the best modern synonym for 'fabled'?

Legendary Tedious Angry Wooden

50. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'dabble'?

dabled dabbeled dabbled daubled

Words Ending With D