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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 language does 'dabitis' originate from?
2. What type of word is 'Daceloninae'?
3. What is the operation's stated purpose?
4. Which everyday word means the same as dactylar?
5. Which sentence uses 'dabster' correctly?
6. What does the name Dacrydium literally mean?
7. Which of these is an acceptable informal nickname for a dachshound?
8. In which language is the word 'Dachs' most commonly used?
9. Where does the primary stress fall in dacryagogue?
10. What is Dacrydium?
11. Which of the following is NOT a member of the genus Dacelo?
12. Which word is the best opposite of 'dackers' in the sense of steady walking?
13. How should a genus name be written in scientific text?
14. How is 'dacha' pronounced in American English?
15. Where does the primary stress fall?
16. How is the word Dacelo pronounced?
17. In which century did the word dacryd first appear in English?
18. What is the modern two-word chart phrase for the same finding?
19. Is dacite an intrusive or extrusive rock?
20. How many syllables does 'dackering' have?
21. How is the word 'dabbing' spelled correctly?
22. Who were the Dacians?
23. Which of these is NOT a coat variety of the dachshound?
24. Which verb commonly pairs with 'dabuh'?
25. What does the suffix -oma generally mean?
26. How is 'dacoity' pronounced?
27. What does 'dackers' mean?
28. How many syllables are in the word daboia?
29. What does dacryadenalgia mean?
30. Which genera were split out of the old, broader Dacrydium?
31. A modern writer who wants to avoid the archaic verb would write:
32. In modern slang, what does it mean to 'dab'?
33. In which region's news does the word 'dacoit' most often appear today?
34. Where does the primary stress fall in dacryolithiasis?
35. What does the Latin word 'dabitis' mean in English?
36. What is the adjective form of dactyl?
37. Which subject is grammatically correct with the verb 'dabbles'?
38. What is the correct spelling of the present participle?
39. What is the plural possessive form of 'Dachshund'?
40. Where does the stress fall in the pronunciation of 'dabby'?
41. Which everyday phrase means the same as dacryostenosis?
42. Which material does the classic term describe?
43. What is the standard English plural of 'dabba'?
44. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'dabble'?
45. What was the capital of the Dacian kingdom?
46. In poetry, which adjective is standard for dactyl-based meter?
47. Which spelling is correct?
48. Which sentence uses 'daces' correctly?
49. What does the 'dab' in dabchick refer to?
50. Which sentence uses 'develop' correctly?
