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

This pattern narrows the search to a small, unusual group: only one of the 20 words ranks among the top 25,000 English words by frequency. Familiar examples include dharma and dahlia, while dukkha and djibba lead the scoring list. The final A stays fixed; the middle four letters do all the work.

At a glance: the D-to-A pattern

• All 20 matches begin with D and end with A.
• Collins accepts 18 matches, compared with 13 in NWL2023 and 10 in ENABLE.
• Dukkha and djibba tie for the top score at 18 points.
• Only one match is common by our frequency measure.

Which D-to-A words stand out?

Dharma, dahlia, and datura are among the more recognizable entries, but the frequency count makes the limitation clear: most of these words are uncommon. The list also includes dhyana, doosra, and duenna, so a familiar-looking pattern does not guarantee a familiar word.

For scoring, dukkha and djibba each reach 18 points, ahead of duhkha at 17. Dhamma scores 14, while dharma scores 12. These are base word scores; a board multiplier can change the final total.

How to use this letter pattern

Start by locking D into the first square and A into the last, then test the four open middle spaces against your rack. Dukkha is a strong scoring candidate, but its unusual spelling makes it a risky guess unless your other letters support it. The group averages 11.1 points, so the top scorers stand well clear of the field.

The dictionary split matters: Collins has 18 of these words, while NWL2023 has 13 and ENABLE has 10. Check your game's word list before relying on a less familiar match. For a broader search, 6-letter words starting with D and ending in another letter appear far more often with S, E, or D as the final letter.