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Why is 'D' shaped and used the way it is?
The letter 'D' traces its roots back to the Phoenician alphabet around 1000 BCE. The Phoenicians called it "Dalet". Representing a tent door, the Greeks rotated it into Delta (Δ) before it became the modern D.
Phoenician: Dalet (Meaning: Door)
Original Symbol: 𐤃
Greek & Latin: Adapted into the modern shape.
Modern English: D
Understanding the origin of 'D' helps with spelling, pronunciation, and recognizing root words in modern English vocabulary.
Quick reference for D-words sorted by character count.
| Length | Common Words | Scrabble Point Value Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Letters | DAB | 3 - 6 pts |
| 4 Letters | DABB, DABS, DACE | 4 - 8 pts |
| 5 Letters | DABBA, DABBY, DABIH, DABUH | 5 - 10 pts |
| 6 Letters | DABBED, DABBER, DABBLE, DABLET | 6 - 12 pts |
| 7 Letters | DAALDER, DABBERS, DABBING, DABBLED | 7 - 14 pts |
| 8 Letters | DABBLERS, DABBLING, DABCHICK, DABSTERS | 8 - 16 pts |
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Common questions about words starting with D.
Take this 50-question quiz on words starting with D.
1. Which suffix is attached to 'dab' to make 'dabby'?
2. What is the singular form of 'dachas'?
3. How many syllables does 'dacitic' have?
4. How many syllables does dacryolin have?
5. In American English, how would you most naturally rephrase 'a dacoit held up the convoy'?
6. What is the correct pronunciation of 'Daboya'?
7. How many syllables does the word have?
8. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of 'dabbles'?
9. What is Dabih?
10. Which grammatical structure is correct when 'decide' is followed by an action?
11. Can 'dabblings' be used to refer to a single attempt?
12. Which is the usual first-line treatment for an uncomplicated dacryocele in an infant?
13. What does the suffix '-osis' indicate?
14. Which verb correctly follows 'dabchicks' in a sentence?
15. What does the ending -lith mean?
16. How is 'dabba' correctly pronounced in standard English?
17. Which virus is classically associated with dacryoadenitis?
18. Where is the plural 'dacoities' most often seen today?
19. What happened to many species once called dacryds?
20. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the present participle of 'dabble'?
21. Which word shares the Greek root 'solen' with dacryosolenitis?
22. Where is the dacryocyst located?
23. Which language does 'dabitis' originate from?
24. Which professional would most likely chart dacryadenalgia?
25. What is the opposite of a dabbler in terms of skill?
26. What is the noun form of 'decide'?
27. What language does the word 'daboia' originate from?
28. Which symptom typically accompanies dacryolithiasis?
29. Which word is the Latin-built twin of dactylate?
30. How is the word 'dabchick' correctly spelled?
31. What trait inspired the genus's name?
32. What are bingo dabbers primarily used for?
33. Which word is the best antonym for 'dabbling'?
34. A modern writer who wants to avoid the archaic verb would write:
35. Which specific tear protein took over dacryolin's job?
36. What part of speech is the word 'Dachshund'?
37. How is the ending '-itis' pronounced?
38. Where does the primary stress fall?
39. Why is the daalder historically significant to the United States?
40. Which preposition is commonly used with 'dachas' when referring to spending time there?
41. Which sentence uses the word correctly?
42. How does a dace typically move in the water?
43. How many syllables does 'Daboya' have?
44. Which word is a suffix sibling sharing '-cele'?
45. What is the plural of 'dacoit'?
46. How many syllables does 'dacoits' have?
47. If an author writes 'To my mother' at the front of a book, what are they doing?
48. Which of the following is a correct sentence?
49. What is the correct pronunciation of 'dace'?
50. What part of speech is 'dacoities'?
