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 Yield. 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 ld

Yield Verb, 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. How is the word 'raband' correctly pronounced?

RAY-band ruh-BAND RAB-uhnd RAH-bahnd

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. What does the verb 'dabbed' mean?

Rubbed hard with friction Poured a large amount of liquid Pressed lightly and quickly against something Swept across a surface

5. Can you use 'oad' in the comparative form (e.g., 'oader')?

Yes, always. No, it is a non-gradable dialect word. Only in Scotland. Only for objects, not people.

6. What is a common grammatical mistake learners make with 'dabbled'?

Using it in the past tense Using it with the preposition 'in' Using it as a direct object verb (e.g., 'I dabbled music') Capitalizing it at the beginning of a sentence

7. Which sentence uses 'jabbed' correctly?

He jabbed the elevator button repeatedly. She is jabbing a beautiful song. They jabbed to the store yesterday. I will jabbed you tomorrow.

8. What does the phrase 'mind the gap' mean?

To forget the space To be careful of the space between two things To measure a gap To close a hole

9. Which of these is NOT a recognized coat variety of the Dachshund?

Smooth Wirehaired Longhaired Curly

10. What part of speech is 'caballed'?

Noun Adjective Verb (Past Tense) Adverb

11. Which sentence uses 'taband' correctly?

I tabanded the door. The digital file has a taband. The taband tasted great. I bought heavy-duty folders with a clear taband.

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

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

13. Which word sounds exactly like 'Oakland' but refers to a city in New Zealand?

Oakhaven Auckland Oklahoma Ostend

14. How is 'Oakland' pronounced in American English?

oak-LAND OAK-lnd OH-kah-land uhk-LAHND

15. Which of these words rhymes with 'eaglewood'?

Hollywood Television Neighborhood Suburb

16. Which English word is a close antonym to 'maad' in its theological sense?

Death Creation Judgment Soul

17. Can a single person 'cabal'?

Yes, always No, it requires a group Only if they are very powerful Only in British English

18. What part of speech is the word 'vaad'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

19. Is 'rabatted' a transitive or intransitive verb?

Intransitive (no object) Transitive (requires an object) Linking verb Auxiliary verb

20. Which sentence uses 'dabbled' correctly?

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

21. Where on a file folder would you find a taband?

The bottom corner In the middle of the page On the back cover Over the protruding tab

22. Which sentence uses 'dachshound' correctly?

I saw a dachshounds. I saw a dachshound. I saw an dachshound. I saw the dachshounds is.

23. Which word is an antonym for 'mind' in the context of physical vs. abstract?

Intellect Soul Body Memory

24. How do female tabanids feed on blood?

Through a needle-like tube By slicing the skin By chewing flesh By using a sponge

25. How many syllables does 'vacanthearted' have?

Two Three Four Five

26. Which of the following materials would most likely be used to make a historical raband?

Steel Leather Silk Plastic

27. What is the plural of 'dachshound'?

Dachshounds Dachshound Dachshound's Dachshoundes

28. Which syllable is stressed in the pronunciation of 'tabanid'?

The first syllable The second syllable The third syllable None

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

Mosquito Horsefly Housefly Butterfly

30. In what context is it most appropriate to use the word 'dackered' today?

Modern business emails Scientific research papers Historical fiction or poetry Casual text messages

31. Is it correct to say 'He lives in the Fableland'?

Only in British English Yes, always Only if it is plural No, drop the article 'the'

32. What part(s) of speech can the word 'need' be?

Noun only Verb only Noun and Verb Adjective only

33. Which word is often confused with 'yield' due to similar spelling and sound, but means to hold or use a weapon?

Wield Shield Field Build

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

Badger dog Hunting dog Sausage dog Small dog

35. Is 'gabbed' formal or informal?

Formal Informal Only used in legal texts Only used in poetry

36. 'Ead' shares a Germanic root with which Old Norse word?

Auðr Dyr Hús Vatn

37. Which preposition commonly follows 'dackered' to indicate continued sluggish movement?

on along above into

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

One Two Three Four

39. Which preposition is commonly used after 'dabbed' when trying to clean a spill?

on at with in

40. What is a tabanid?

A type of bird A bloodsucking fly A medical device A medieval garment

41. How is the word 'dabbed' correctly pronounced?

DAY-bed DAB-id DABD DAH-bayd

42. Why is 'fabricated' a better word than 'made up' in a legal document?

It is shorter to write. It sounds more formal and implies intentional deceit. It means the same thing but is easier to spell. It implies the person was confused.

43. How is the name 'Saad' typically pronounced in English?

SAD (like the emotion) SAHD (rhyming with odd) SAYD (like said) SOD (like a piece of grass)

44. What is the standard modern English spelling of 'oad'?

Auld Old Odd Ode

45. What is the difference between 'mind' and 'brain'?

They mean exactly the same thing. Brain is the physical organ; mind is the abstract concept of thought. Mind is physical; brain is abstract. Mind is only for animals.

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

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

47. Complete the sentence: The excited children ___ in the backseat all the way home.

jabber jabbers jabbered jabbering

48. How is the word 'yabbered' pronounced?

YAY-berd YAB-erd YAH-berd YOH-berd

49. Why do female tabanids need to bite animals?

To build nests To produce eggs To molt To breathe

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

Legendary Tedious Angry Wooden

Words Ending With D