6-letter words with D as the 3rd letter and A as the 5th letter

That pattern leaves the word form _ _ D _ A _. The collection spans familiar entries such as MEDIAN and MIDDAY, plus less common choices like PEDLAR and VODKAS. Eleven rank as common by English word frequency, so expect a mix of everyday vocabulary and specialist word-game plays.

At a glance: the pattern and its standouts

• There are 70 eligible words, with D third and A fifth.
• MEDIAN and MIDWAY are recognizable examples; ZODIAC leads the scoring list.
• M begins 15 entries, more than any other starting letter in this group.
• Twelve words end in S, while L and N each finish 10.

Which six-letter words fit D third and A fifth?

MEDIAN, MIDWAY, KIDNAP, and ORDEAL show how varied the pattern can be. The shared D and A do not dictate the word’s opening: M leads with 15 entries, while R follows with 11. H, P, and U each start six.

Endings narrow the list further. S is the most frequent final letter with 12 words; L and N follow at 10 each. If your known letters rule out an S ending, try an L or N before narrowing by the first letter; REDRAW and UNDEAD show that D can also close the word.

Which pattern words score highest?

ZODIAC scores 18 points, ahead of HODJAS at 17 and SADZAS at 16. MIDWAY, PEDWAY, and KEDDAH each score 15. These are tile values before board bonuses, so a premium square can change the final result.

Dictionary coverage is not identical: Collins includes 67 matches, NWL2023 has 49, and ENABLE has 45. A word accepted in one list may not be accepted in another, so check your game’s dictionary before playing an unfamiliar entry.

For 6-letter words with D as the 3rd letter and A as the 5th letter, start with the common examples, then test endings and score. The average score is 10.5, making ZODIAC a standout rather than a typical play.