5-Letter Words Ending With D
100 wordsFive-letter words ending in D form one of the largest pattern groups in English, making them essential vocabulary for word game players. The final D often signals past tense or completed action, but you'll also find nouns, adjectives, and words from specialized fields that reward exploration.
Pattern Guide
Word recommendations for board games.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Top 5-Letter Words
caused to show discomposure
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
fixed and unmoving
a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
Top 5-Letter Words
caused to show discomposure
a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway
of animals having jaws of a specified type
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal
a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
FJELD tops WWF scoring at 19 points thanks to the J being worth 10 points there versus 8 in Scrabble. JAWED and JEHAD also benefit from this WWF bonus, each scoring 17-18 points compared to lower Scrabble values. FAZED and MAZED perform well in both games, but the Z-heavy options like DAZED give you consistent value regardless of which game you're playing.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
HEARD and STAND make excellent openers, each testing common consonants alongside different vowels. TRIED doubles as both a strong guess and a reminder that past-tense verbs dominate this pattern.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
DRYAD refers to a woodland nymph from Greek mythology. Beyond its literary charm, it's a compact way to play both D and Y while clearing common letters. Keep it ready for those moments when the board demands something unexpected.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.