6-letter words with D as the 1st letter and A as the 2nd letter

That fixed DA opening yields a mix of familiar entries and tournament vocabulary. Only 16 are common among the top 25,000 English words by frequency, while 127 have definitions. Dictionary coverage varies: Collins lists 164 matches, NWL2023 lists 121, and ENABLE lists 116, so a word accepted in one list may not be accepted in another.

How many 6-letter words have D first and A second?

• There are 165 tournament-dictionary words with DA in the first two positions.
• Collins includes 164 matches; NWL2023 includes 121 and ENABLE includes 116.
• Sixteen entries are common by word frequency, and 127 have definitions.
• S is the most frequent final letter, with 37 words; D is next, with 27.
• DAZZLE scores 25 points, ahead of DAZING at 17.

Which letters end these DA words?

S leads the ending-letter pattern with 37 words, followed by D at 27, R at 23, and E at 22. That makes a final S a strong next constraint when a puzzle already gives you DA at the start.

The examples show several useful word shapes: DAMAGE and DANGER end in E, DANCER ends in R, and DANCES ends in S. If one ending is ruled out, switch to another rather than abandoning the DA opening.

Which DA words score well, and what should you watch for?

DAZZLE is the clear scoring standout at 25 points. DAZING scores 17; DAYFLY and DAZERS each score 16. By comparison, DARKLY scores 14, so a less familiar entry can beat a recognizable one on the rack.

For 6-letter words with D as the 1st letter and A as the 2nd letter, start with the score list when your rack supports a Z-heavy play; choose DAMAGE, DANGER, or DARING when you need more familiar vocabulary. The count is not a promise of everyday words: only 16 entries are common, and dictionary coverage differs across games.