5 letter Words with D in the middle
Ready for a delightful dive into the world of five-letter words with a dash of 'D' in the middle? This quirky collection is perfect for word enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike. Uncover hidden gems, boost your vocabulary, and enjoy the playful challenge these distinctive words offer. Let's get started!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| today | 9 | in these times | today almost every home has television |
| ready | 9 | apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | a ready wit |
| hands | 9 | the force of workers available | - |
| under | 6 | further down | see under for further discussion |
| order | 6 | (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy | - |
| needs | 6 | in such a manner as could not be otherwise | we must needs by objective |
| words | 9 | an angry dispute | they had words |
| idiot | 6 | a person of subnormal intelligence | - |
| buddy | 12 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| radio | 6 | an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals | - |
| madam | 10 | a woman of refinement | - |
| study | 9 | a branch of knowledge | anthropology is the study of human beings |
| judge | 14 | judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) | - |
| admit | 8 | allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of | admit someone to the profession |
| video | 9 | broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects | she is a star of screen and video |
| older | 6 | skilled through long experience | the older soldiers |
| heads | 9 | - | - |
| cards | 8 | a game played with playing cards | - |
| model | 8 | a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor | the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos |
| trade | 6 | engage in the trade of | - |
| kinda | 10 | to some (great or small) extent | - |
| badly | 11 | in a disobedient or naughty way | he behaved badly in school |
| grade | 7 | assign a rank or rating to | - |
| candy | 11 | a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts | - |
| india | 6 | a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 | - |
| bride | 8 | Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523) | - |
| woods | 9 | the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area | - |
| media | 8 | - | - |
| aside | 6 | out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts) | brush the objections aside |
| pride | 8 | a feeling of self-respect and personal worth | - |
| guide | 7 | use as a guide | They had the lights to guide on |
| adult | 6 | designed to arouse lust | adult movies |
| goods | 7 | - | - |
| sandy | 9 | of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown | - |
| blade | 8 | especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole | - |
| vodka | 13 | unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia | - |
| elder | 6 | used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son | - |
| teddy | 10 | plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials) | - |
| pedro | 8 | - | - |
| slide | 6 | move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner | - |
| roads | 6 | a partly sheltered anchorage | - |
| widow | 12 | a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried | - |
| ideal | 6 | of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas | - |
| randy | 9 | feeling great sexual desire | - |
| lands | 6 | - | - |
| loads | 6 | a large number or amount | - |
| badge | 9 | an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.) | they checked everyone's badge before letting them in |
| medal | 8 | an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event | - |
| kiddo | 11 | - | - |
| adore | 6 | love intensely | he just adored his wife |
| handy | 12 | United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958) | - |
| funds | 9 | assets in the form of money | - |
| radar | 6 | measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects | - |
| adopt | 8 | put into dramatic form | adopt a book for a screenplay |
| shade | 9 | a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color | after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted |
| howdy | 15 | an expression of greeting | - |
| lodge | 7 | provide housing for | - |
| judas | 13 | (New Testament) the Apostle who betrayed Jesus to his enemies for 30 pieces of silver | - |
| sadly | 9 | in an unfortunate or deplorable manner | he was sadly neglected |
| woody | 12 | abounding in trees | a woody area near the highway |
| laden | 6 | remove with or as if with a ladle | - |
| audio | 6 | an audible acoustic wave frequency | - |
| rider | 6 | a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it | - |
| adapt | 8 | adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions | - |
| ridge | 7 | a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters | - |
| lords | 6 | - | - |
| madly | 11 | in an insane manner | the witch cackled madly |
| medic | 10 | a medical practitioner in the armed forces | - |
| midst | 8 | the location of something surrounded by other things | in the midst of the crowd |
| hardy | 12 | United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957) | - |
| needy | 9 | poor enough to need help from others | - |
| shady | 12 | not as expected | a shady deal |
| panda | 8 | large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae | - |
| crude | 8 | a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons | - |
| condo | 8 | one of the dwelling units in a condominium | - |
| muddy | 12 | dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck | muddy boots |
| wider | 9 | - | - |
| windy | 12 | not practical or realizable; speculative | - |
| giddy | 11 | lacking seriousness; given to frivolity | - |
| beads | 8 | several beads threaded together on a string | - |
| pedal | 8 | a lever that is operated with the foot | - |
| goody | 10 | something considered choice to eat | - |
| index | 13 | a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself | - |
| moody | 11 | United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998) | - |
| budge | 9 | United States tennis player who in 1938 was the first to win the Australian and French and English and United States singles championship in the same year (1915-2000) | - |
| abide | 8 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | - |
| fudge | 10 | avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | - |
| rodeo | 6 | an enclosure for cattle that have been rounded up | - |
| paddy | 12 | an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown | - |
| sands | 6 | the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean | - |
| spade | 8 | a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it | she led a low spade |
| weeds | 9 | a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning | - |
| adios | 6 | a farewell remark | - |
| cadet | 8 | a military trainee (as at a military academy) | - |
| bends | 8 | pain resulting from rapid change in pressure | - |
| honda | 9 | - | - |
| cider | 8 | a beverage made from juice pressed from apples | - |
| padre | 8 | `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military | - |
| ledge | 7 | a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water | - |
| baldy | 11 | a person whose head is bald or shaved | - |
| adieu | 6 | a farewell remark | - |
| oddly | 10 | in a manner differing from the usual or expected | - |
| glide | 7 | the activity of flying a glider | - |
| hades | 9 | (religion) the world of the dead | - |
| abode | 8 | any address at which you dwell more than temporarily | - |
| hedge | 10 | an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement | - |
| audit | 6 | examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification | audit accounts and tax returns |
| cords | 8 | cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth | - |
| rowdy | 12 | disturbing the public peace; loud and rough | rowdy teenagers |
| width | 12 | the extent of something from side to side | - |
| sodom | 8 | any location known for vice and corruption | - |
| tidal | 6 | of or relating to or caused by tides | tidal wave |
| caddy | 12 | a can for storing tea | - |
| mandi | 8 | - | - |
| swede | 9 | the large yellow root of a rutabaga plant used as food | - |
| evade | 9 | avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | They tend to evade their responsibilities |
| nandu | 6 | smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan | - |
| oxide | 13 | any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical | - |
| cedar | 8 | durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests | - |
| wedge | 10 | a heel that is an extension of the sole of the shoe | - |
| sedan | 6 | a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors | - |
| prude | 8 | a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum | - |
| kendo | 10 | - | - |
| lindy | 9 | an energetic American dance that was popular in the 1930s (probably named for the aviator Charles Lindbergh) | - |
| mondo | 8 | - | - |
| odour | 6 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| adorn | 6 | be beautiful to look at | Flowers adorned the tables everywhere |
| horde | 9 | a moving crowd | - |
| indie | 6 | an independent film company not associated with an established studio | - |
| nudge | 7 | to push against gently | She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant |
| kiddy | 14 | informal term for a young child | - |
| slade | 6 | - | - |
| lordy | 9 | - | - |
| widen | 9 | extend in scope or range or area | widen the range of applications |
| seder | 6 | (Judaism) the ceremonial dinner on the first night (or both nights) of Passover | - |
| oldie | 6 | a song that was formerly popular | - |
| hadji | 16 | an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca | - |
| kudos | 10 | an expression of approval and commendation | - |
| modem | 10 | (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line | - |
| cuddy | 12 | the galley or pantry of a small ship | - |
| seedy | 9 | somewhat ill or prone to illness | - |
| suede | 6 | leather with a napped surface | - |
| tardy | 9 | after the expected or usual time; delayed | tardy children are sent to the principal |
| heady | 12 | extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic | - |
| madge | 9 | - | - |
| moldy | 11 | covered with or smelling of mold | moldy bread |
| banda | 8 | - | - |
| yodel | 9 | sing by changing register; sing by yodeling | The Austrians were yodeling in the mountains |
| fonda | 9 | United States film actress and daughter of Henry Fonda (born in 1937) | - |
| hydra | 12 | a long faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near the equator stretching between Virgo and Cancer | - |
| ladle | 6 | remove with or as if with a ladle | ladle the water out of the bowl |
| madre | 8 | - | - |
| midge | 9 | minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water | - |
| bandy | 11 | discuss lightly | - |
| credo | 8 | any system of principles or beliefs | - |
| godly | 10 | emanating from God | everything is black or white...satanic or godly |
| hydro | 12 | - | - |
| edict | 8 | a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) | - |
| monde | 8 | - | - |
| bidet | 8 | a basin for washing genitals and anal area | - |
| outdo | 6 | be or do something to a greater degree | She outdoes all other athletes |
| sadhu | 9 | (Hinduism) an ascetic holy man | - |
| olden | 6 | relating to time long past | olden days |
| undue | 6 | beyond normal limits | his dress stops just short of undue elegance |
| ruddy | 10 | of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies | - |
| toady | 9 | a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage | - |
| elude | 6 | avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | - |
| biddy | 12 | young bird especially of domestic fowl | - |
| admin | 8 | - | - |
| sidle | 6 | move sideways | - |
| toddy | 10 | a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot | - |
| nadir | 6 | an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything | - |
| adept | 8 | someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field | - |
| kondo | 10 | - | - |
| aides | 6 | (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone | - |
| bodhi | 11 | - | - |
| gaudy | 10 | (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | - |
| nudie | 6 | - | - |
| codex | 15 | an unbound manuscript of some ancient classic (as distinguished from a scroll) | - |
| pudgy | 12 | short and plump | - |
| idiom | 8 | an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up | - |
| adage | 7 | a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people | - |
| tilde | 6 | a diacritical mark (~) placed over the letter n in Spanish to indicate a palatal nasal sound or over a vowel in Portuguese to indicate nasalization | - |
| edema | 8 | swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities | - |
| beady | 11 | covered with beads or jewels or sequins | - |
| erode | 6 | become ground down or deteriorate | Her confidence eroded |
| neddy | 10 | - | - |
| adder | 7 | small terrestrial viper common in northern Eurasia | - |
| glade | 7 | a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area | - |
| cadre | 8 | a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement | - |
| garda | 7 | - | - |
| snide | 6 | expressive of contempt | makes many a sharp comparison but never a mean or snide one |
| weedy | 12 | being very thin | - |
| elide | 6 | leave or strike out | This vowel is usually elided before a single consonant |
| ender | 6 | - | - |
| vanda | 9 | any of numerous showy orchids of the genus Vanda having many large flowers in loose racemes | - |
| exude | 13 | release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities | exude sweat through the pores |
| idler | 6 | person who does no work | - |
| reedy | 9 | having a tone of a reed instrument | - |
| udder | 7 | mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats) | - |
| pandy | 11 | - | - |
| bawdy | 14 | lewd or obscene talk or writing | they published a collection of Elizabethan bawdy |
| hadst | 9 | - | - |
| khadi | 13 | a coarse homespun cotton cloth made in India | - |
| chide | 11 | censure severely or angrily | - |
| scads | 8 | a large number or amount | - |
| adobe | 8 | sun-dried brick; used in hot dry climates | - |
| ruder | 6 | - | - |
| sedge | 7 | grasslike or rushlike plant growing in wet places having solid stems, narrow grasslike leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers | - |
| noddy | 10 | - | - |
| beedi | 8 | - | - |
| addle | 7 | mix up or confuse | - |
| eider | 6 | duck of the northern hemisphere much valued for the fine soft down of the females | - |
| baddy | 12 | - | - |
| bendy | 11 | - | - |
| wedgy | 13 | - | - |
| kudzu | 19 | fast-growing vine from eastern Asia having tuberous starchy roots and hairy trifoliate leaves and racemes of purple flowers followed by long hairy pods containing many seeds; grown for fodder and forage and root starch; widespread in the southern United States | - |
| ardor | 6 | feelings of great warmth and intensity | he spoke with great ardor |
| alder | 6 | north temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and conelike fruit; bark is used in tanning and dyeing and the wood is rot-resistant | - |
| wordy | 12 | using or containing too many words | newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials |
| etude | 6 | a short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity | - |
| hards | 9 | - | - |
| mardy | 11 | - | - |
| podgy | 12 | short and plump | - |
| radon | 6 | a radioactive gaseous element formed by the disintegration of radium; the heaviest of the inert gasses; occurs naturally (especially in areas over granite) and is considered a hazard to health | - |
| rondo | 6 | a musical form that is often the last movement of a sonata | - |
| sudsy | 9 | resembling lather or covered with lather | - |
| lardy | 9 | - | - |
| loden | 6 | - | - |
| adobo | 8 | a dish of marinated vegetables and meat or fish; served with rice | - |
| pudge | 9 | a short fat person | - |
| ronde | 6 | - | - |
| lauds | 6 | - | - |
| cadge | 9 | obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling | - |
| aedes | 6 | yellow-fever mosquitos | - |
| perdu | 8 | - | - |
| nodal | 6 | - | - |
| endow | 9 | furnish with an endowment | - |
| meads | 8 | - | - |
| aider | 6 | - | - |
| sedum | 8 | any of various plants of the genus Sedum | - |
| spode | 8 | English potter who started a pottery famous for its bone china (1754-1827) | - |
| stade | 6 | - | - |
| veldt | 9 | elevated open grassland in southern Africa | - |
| nuddy | 10 | - | - |
| pedes | 8 | - | - |
| edify | 12 | make understand | - |
| geode | 7 | (mineralogy) a hollow rock or nodule with the cavity usually lined with crystals | - |
| glede | 7 | - | - |
| hider | 9 | - | - |
| cardy | 11 | - | - |
| tardo | 6 | - | - |
| fides | 9 | - | - |
| zendo | 15 | - | - |
| epode | 8 | - | - |
| fadge | 10 | - | - |
| fados | 9 | - | - |
| fades | 9 | - | - |
| fader | 9 | - | - |
| faddy | 13 | intensely fashionable for a short time | - |
| fands | 9 | - | - |
| exode | 13 | a farcical afterpiece in the ancient Roman theater | - |
| egads | 7 | - | - |
| edile | 6 | - | - |
| edits | 6 | - | - |
| educe | 8 | develop or evolve from a latent or potential state | - |
| educt | 8 | - | - |
| eidos | 6 | (anthropology) the distinctive expression of the cognitive or intellectual character of a culture or a social group | - |
| eldin | 6 | - | - |
| eilds | 6 | - | - |
| edges | 7 | - | - |
| eards | 6 | - | - |
| ecads | 8 | - | - |
| edger | 7 | a person who puts finishing edges on a garment | - |
| endew | 9 | - | - |
| endue | 6 | give qualities or abilities to | - |
| emyde | 11 | - | - |
| emyds | 11 | - | - |
| finds | 9 | - | - |
| foids | 9 | - | - |
| fedex | 16 | - | - |
| feeds | 9 | - | - |
| fards | 9 | - | - |
| feuds | 9 | - | - |
| fidge | 10 | - | - |
| fidos | 9 | - | - |
| fends | 9 | - | - |
| fendy | 12 | - | - |
| feods | 9 | - | - |
| gadjo | 14 | - | - |
| gadso | 7 | - | - |
| gaids | 7 | - | - |
| gadje | 14 | - | - |
| fyrds | 12 | - | - |
| gaddi | 8 | a cushion on a throne for a prince in India | - |
| gades | 7 | - | - |
| gadge | 8 | - | - |
| gadis | 7 | - | - |
| gawds | 10 | - | - |
| gelds | 7 | - | - |
| gandy | 10 | - | - |
| gauds | 7 | - | - |
| fouds | 9 | - | - |
| fonds | 9 | - | - |
| fondu | 9 | cubes of meat or seafood cooked in hot oil and then dipped in any of various sauces | - |
| foods | 9 | - | - |
| folds | 9 | - | - |
| foody | 12 | - | - |
| fordo | 9 | - | - |
| fords | 9 | - | - |
| fuddy | 13 | - | - |
| fundi | 9 | - | - |
| fundy | 12 | - | - |
| golds | 7 | - | - |
| goldy | 10 | - | - |
| goads | 7 | - | - |
| godso | 7 | - | - |
| godet | 7 | - | - |
| gride | 7 | - | - |
| grids | 7 | - | - |
| grads | 7 | - | - |
| gowds | 10 | - | - |
| gilds | 7 | - | - |
| gleds | 7 | - | - |
| glode | 7 | - | - |
| girds | 7 | - | - |
| glads | 7 | - | - |
| glady | 10 | - | - |
| heids | 9 | - | - |
| heedy | 12 | - | - |
| heeds | 9 | - | - |
| heder | 9 | - | - |
| hedgy | 13 | - | - |
| hauds | 9 | - | - |
| gryde | 10 | - | - |
| gudes | 7 | - | - |
| guids | 7 | - | - |
| grody | 10 | - | - |
| hadal | 9 | relating to the deepest parts of the ocean (below 6000 meters) | - |
| gundy | 10 | - | - |
| hudna | 9 | - | - |
| hurds | 9 | - | - |
| ideas | 6 | - | - |
| idees | 6 | - | - |
| ident | 6 | - | - |
| idant | 6 | - | - |
| idles | 6 | - | - |
| idola | 6 | - | - |
| idols | 6 | - | - |
| idyll | 9 | a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life | - |
| idyls | 9 | - | - |
| hynde | 12 | - | - |
| hides | 9 | - | - |
| hinds | 9 | - | - |
| hends | 9 | - | - |
| herds | 9 | - | - |
| honds | 9 | - | - |
| hoods | 9 | - | - |
| hoody | 12 | - | - |
| hodja | 16 | - | - |
| holds | 9 | - | - |
| jirds | 13 | - | - |
| jodel | 13 | - | - |
| kades | 10 | - | - |
| kadis | 10 | - | - |
| kaids | 10 | - | - |
| judos | 13 | - | - |
| iodic | 8 | - | - |
| iodin | 6 | a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks) | - |
| irade | 6 | - | - |
| imido | 8 | - | - |
| imids | 8 | - | - |
| imide | 8 | any of a class of organic compounds that contain the divalent radical -CONHCO- | - |
| indew | 9 | - | - |
| indol | 6 | - | - |
| indow | 9 | - | - |
| indri | 6 | large short-tailed lemur of Madagascar having thick silky fur in black and white and fawn | - |
| indue | 6 | give qualities or abilities to | - |
| jedis | 13 | - | - |
| irids | 6 | - | - |
| jades | 13 | - | - |
| kydst | 13 | - | - |
| labda | 8 | - | - |
| kynde | 13 | - | - |
| kynds | 13 | - | - |
| kudus | 10 | - | - |
| kedgy | 14 | - | - |
| kedge | 11 | - | - |
| kandy | 13 | a city of central Sri Lanka that was the last capital of the ancient kings of Ceylon; a resort and religious center | - |
| kidel | 10 | - | - |
| kidge | 11 | - | - |
| kinds | 10 | - | - |
| kindy | 13 | - | - |
| khuds | 13 | - | - |
| kheda | 13 | - | - |
| lidar | 6 | a measuring system that detects and locates objects on the same principle as radar but uses light from a laser; a potential technology for detecting air turbulence that can affect aircraft | - |
| lidos | 6 | - | - |
| lends | 6 | - | - |
| leuds | 6 | - | - |
| linds | 6 | - | - |
| lards | 6 | - | - |
| lande | 6 | - | - |
| laids | 6 | - | - |
| lader | 6 | - | - |
| lades | 6 | - | - |
| laldy | 9 | - | - |
| ledgy | 10 | - | - |
| ledum | 8 | evergreen shrubs of north temperate regions | - |
| leads | 6 | - | - |
| leady | 9 | - | - |
| maids | 8 | - | - |
| lodes | 6 | - | - |
| loids | 6 | - | - |
| ludes | 6 | - | - |
| ludic | 8 | relating to play or playfulness | - |
| ludos | 6 | - | - |
| minds | 8 | - | - |
| misdo | 8 | do wrongly or improperly | misdo one's job |
| midis | 8 | - | - |
| midgy | 12 | - | - |
| middy | 12 | blouse with a sailor collar | - |
| milds | 8 | - | - |
| molds | 8 | - | - |
| moder | 8 | - | - |
| modes | 8 | - | - |
| modge | 9 | - | - |
| modii | 8 | - | - |
| modus | 8 | - | - |
| modal | 8 | an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality | - |
| medii | 8 | - | - |
| medle | 8 | - | - |
| meeds | 8 | - | - |
| mauds | 8 | - | - |
| mends | 8 | - | - |
| melds | 8 | - | - |
| merde | 8 | - | - |
| nadas | 6 | - | - |
| nerdy | 9 | - | - |
| nerds | 6 | - | - |
| nards | 6 | - | - |
| moods | 8 | - | - |
| muids | 8 | - | - |
| mudge | 9 | - | - |
| mudir | 8 | - | - |
| mudra | 8 | ritual hand movement in Hindu religious dancing | - |
| cyder | 11 | a beverage made from juice pressed from apples | - |
| brads | 8 | - | - |
| brods | 8 | - | - |
| brede | 8 | - | - |
| breds | 8 | - | - |
| blude | 8 | - | - |
| bludy | 11 | - | - |
| bodes | 8 | - | - |
| bodge | 9 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | - |
| bodle | 8 | - | - |
| boody | 11 | - | - |
| borde | 8 | - | - |
| bords | 8 | - | - |
| bolds | 8 | - | - |
| bonds | 8 | - | - |
| cardi | 8 | - | - |
| cedis | 8 | - | - |
| cedes | 8 | - | - |
| ceder | 8 | - | - |
| cauda | 8 | any taillike structure | - |
| bunde | 8 | - | - |
| bundh | 11 | - | - |
| bunds | 8 | - | - |
| bundt | 8 | - | - |
| bundu | 8 | - | - |
| bundy | 11 | - | - |
| burds | 8 | - | - |
| budas | 8 | - | - |
| budis | 8 | - | - |
| budos | 8 | - | - |
| cadee | 8 | - | - |
| cades | 8 | - | - |
| cadgy | 12 | - | - |
| cadie | 8 | - | - |
| cadis | 8 | - | - |
| caids | 8 | - | - |
| bydes | 11 | - | - |
| clods | 8 | - | - |
| clade | 8 | a group of biological taxa or species that share features inherited from a common ancestor | - |
| clads | 8 | - | - |
| codon | 8 | a specific sequence of three adjacent nucleotides on a strand of DNA or RNA that specifies the genetic code information for synthesizing a particular amino acid | - |
| coeds | 8 | - | - |
| codes | 8 | - | - |
| coder | 8 | a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs | - |
| codas | 8 | - | - |
| codec | 10 | - | - |
| coden | 8 | - | - |
| colds | 8 | - | - |
| cnida | 8 | - | - |
| chado | 11 | - | - |
| chads | 11 | - | - |
| cides | 8 | - | - |
| chode | 11 | - | - |
| cruds | 8 | - | - |
| crudy | 11 | - | - |
Welcome to the whimsical world of five-letter words with a "D" right in the middle, where language twists and turns in delightful ways. These words are the little gems that pepper our conversations, lending texture and rhythm to the way we speak. Imagine how a single letter can transform not just pronunciation, but also meaning, turning mundane utterances into something extraordinary. From playful to peculiar, these words have stories and quirks all their own. Let’s dive into this linguistic treasure trove and uncover some captivating examples that will surely tickle your curiosity.
About 5-letter words in the middle D
The letter "D" holds a unique place in the alphabet, often standing strong and firm within words. When it finds itself smack dab in the middle of five-letter words, it becomes the anchor, influencing both syllable stress and pronunciation. For example, consider "addle" or "lodge"—the "D" acts as a pivot point, adding emphasis and a distinctive sound that separates the word into manageable chunks. This central placement of "D" carries an audible weight that can transform a simple word into something much more memorable.
In terms of frequency, the English language is rich with these mid-D marvels. They appear in everyday conversation and literature, often without us even noticing their clever construction. Whether used for their melodic quality or their functional role, these words are indispensable. Words like "admit" or "medal" show how the "D" can create a rhythm that is both pleasing to the ear and critical to the word's structure and meaning. By holding the center stage, "D" ensures these words are as unforgettable as they are functional.
Popular word examples
These mid-D marvels are as fun to say as they are to use.
Lodge
- Definition: A small house at the gates of a park or a large house.
- Example in a Sentence: The hunters stayed in a cozy lodge during their trip.
- Fun Fact: The word "lodge" comes from Old French "loge," which means 'hut' or 'shelter.'
Adder
- Definition: A type of snake found in Europe.
- Example in a Sentence: The hiker was cautious of the adder sunbathing on the trail.
- Fun Fact: Despite its fearsome reputation, the adder is generally non-aggressive to humans.
Medal
- Definition: A small metal disc awarded as a prize or token of achievement.
- Example in a Sentence: She won a gold medal at the swimming championship.
- Fun Fact: The word "medal" comes from the Latin "metallum," meaning 'metal.'
Admit
- Definition: To confess to be true or to allow entry.
- Example in a Sentence: He had to admit that he was wrong about the weather forecast.
- Fun Fact: "Admit" shares its roots with "admission," both stemming from Latin "admittere."
Model
- Definition: A representation or example often used for demonstration.
- Example in a Sentence: The architect created a scale model of the new building.
- Fun Fact: One of the most iconic models in history is the fashion model Twiggy, who became a cultural icon in the 1960s.
Fudge
- Definition: A soft, sweet confection made from sugar, butter, and milk.
- Example in a Sentence: Grandma always makes the best chocolate fudge during the holidays.
- Fun Fact: The origins of fudge are somewhat mysterious, but it’s believed it was invented in the United States in the late 19th century.
Cider
- Definition: A beverage made from fermented apple juice.
- Example in a Sentence: During autumn, nothing beats a glass of warm spiced cider.
- Fun Fact: Cider has been enjoyed since Roman times and was a staple in medieval diets.
Rigid
- Definition: Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; inflexible.
- Example in a Sentence: The rules were rigid, with no room for negotiation.
- Fun Fact: The word "rigid" has roots in the Latin word "rigidus," meaning 'stiff or hard.'
Midge
- Definition: A small two-winged fly that forms swarms and breeds near water or marshy areas.
- Example in a Sentence: The campers were annoyed by the swarm of midges by the lake.
- Fun Fact: Midges are often mistaken for mosquitoes, but they do not bite humans.
Ruder
- Definition: Comparative form of 'rude'; more impolite.
- Example in a Sentence: His comments grew ruder as the debate went on.
- Fun Fact: "Rude" originally meant "unrefined" rather than "impolite" in Middle English.
High-scoring Scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, these high-scoring words are sure to impress on the board.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Fudge | 10 | A soft candy made from sugar, butter, and milk. |
| Lodge | 7 | A small house or cottage, especially one at a gate. |
| Adder | 7 | A common European venomous snake. |
| Model | 8 | A standard or example for imitation or comparison. |
| Cider | 8 | An alcoholic drink made from fermented apple juice. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans will appreciate these mid-D words for their perfect length and challenge.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rigid | Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; inflexible. |
| Cider | A beverage made from fermented apple juice. |
| Medal | A metal disc awarded as a prize or honor. |
| Admit | To confess to be true or to permit entry. |
| Lodge | A small house or cottage, especially in the countryside. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Dive into the fascinating world of rare words with a middle "D" that are sure to pique your interest.
Fiddo
- Definition: A rare term for a musical instrument part.
- Interesting Fact: Its etymology is obscure, making it a true puzzle for linguists.
- Example in a Sentence: The violin maker carefully adjusted the fiddo to enhance sound quality.
Gaddi
- Definition: A type of cushioned seat or throne.
- Interesting Fact: The word is often associated with regal seats in India and Pakistan.
- Example in a Sentence: The king sat on his ornate gaddi during the ceremony.
Redan
- Definition: A V-shaped fortification.
- Interesting Fact: Used primarily in military contexts, the word has its origins in French.
- Example in a Sentence: The soldiers took cover behind the redan during the battle.
Cadge
- Definition: To ask for or obtain without intending to repay.
- Interesting Fact: It originates from the Middle English word for 'hawker.'
- Example in a Sentence: He would often cadge cigarettes from his friends.
Pudic
- Definition: Related to modesty or shame.
- Interesting Fact: This term is rarely used today and has roots in Latin.
- Example in a Sentence: Her pudic nature made her blush easily.
Final words
Words with a "D" nestled in the middle offer a linguistic delight, each with its own tale and charm. Whether you're finessing your Scrabble strategy, tackling the daily Wordle, or simply savoring the richness of language, these words are truly treasures to explore. Keep these mid-D marvels in your vocabulary toolkit—you never know when they might come in handy!
