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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. Where does the name 'Dabih' come from?
2. Which sentence uses the word correctly?
3. What is the operation's stated purpose?
4. What does the archaic word 'dackering' mean?
5. Is it correct to say 'I am dabbling in photography'?
6. Which sentence treats dacryosyrinx correctly as a noun?
7. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word?
8. What is the correct spelling of 'Dacian'?
9. What does dactylate mean?
10. What was the capital of the Dacian kingdom?
11. How many syllables does dacryocystotomy have?
12. Which word is the Latin-built twin of dactylate?
13. Do plural nouns like 'dabbers' require an article (a/an) when speaking generally?
14. Which is a typical cause of dacryocystoptosis?
15. How many syllables does dacryocystoptosis have?
16. How is 'dabitis' pronounced in classical academic English?
17. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of 'dabbles'?
18. Which word names the operation the instrument performs?
19. What is the origin of the word 'dream' in Old English?
20. What does dacryostenosis mean?
21. If an author writes 'To my mother' at the front of a book, what are they doing?
22. Daceloninae belongs to which bird family?
23. How is Dacrydium pronounced?
24. What part of speech is the word 'Dabih'?
25. What is the origin of the word 'dackering'?
26. Which verb correctly agrees with 'dabbers'?
27. Which sentence uses dacryd correctly?
28. Where does the primary stress fall in pronunciation?
29. What is the singular form of 'dacoits'?
30. How many syllables does 'Dachshund' have in English?
31. Which word is the best synonym for 'dabblers' in an artistic context?
32. Which sentence fits the meaning of 'dackers'?
33. Which preposition most commonly follows 'dabster' to introduce the skill?
34. What is the plural situation with this noun?
35. Which suffix marks dacryolin as a protein-style name?
36. How many syllables does the word 'decide' have?
37. What does the word 'dabs' usually refer to?
38. Which of the following is a common mistake when using 'dedicate'?
39. What does it mean if someone 'dabbles' in a hobby?
40. Is dacryopyorrhea countable?
41. Whose trademark is Dacron?
42. What does the suffix '-tome' indicate?
43. Which part of speech is 'dabbed' in the sentence: 'The nurse dabbed the cut with alcohol.'?
44. What is the modern, standardized common name for the dabchick in ornithology?
45. Where does the primary stress fall?
46. What part of speech is 'dackering'?
47. The genus name 'Dacelo' is an anagram of which Latin word?
48. Which of the following is an antonym for 'dabblingly'?
49. What type of animal is a dabchick?
50. What does the word 'dachshound' literally mean in German?
