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

The fixed pattern is _ _ D _ R _, so the first, second, fourth, and final letters remain open. This group mixes everyday-looking entries such as MODERN and ORDERS with less familiar words like JADERY. Dictionary coverage differs: Collins lists all 51, while NWL2023 and ENABLE include smaller sets.

The pattern at a glance

• Exactly 51 tournament-dictionary words match the six-letter pattern _ _ D _ R _.
• Collins includes 51 matches; NWL2023 includes 38 and ENABLE includes 35.
• Only 5 entries rank within the top 25,000 English words by wordfreq frequency.
• MODERN, ORDERS, RIDERS, and ENDURE are recognizable examples among the matches.
• JADERY leads the score ranking at 17 points, ahead of CIDERY at 12.

Which endings appear most often?

S is the standout final letter: 32 of the 51 matches end in S. That makes plural-looking forms such as ORDERS, RIDERS, and ELDERS a strong cluster, but the pattern also includes singular forms such as MODERN and FEDORA.

The other endings are much less crowded. Y appears in 5 words, N in 4, and E and T in 3 each. When you know the final letter, try S first; if it fails, Y is the next most represented option.

How do scores and word lists compare?

JADERY is the top scorer at 17 points, while CIDERY, CEDARY, and CYDERS each score 12. FEDORA, WADERS, FADERS, HEDERA, and HIDERS each score 10, so an unfamiliar high scorer can outpace the more recognizable entries.

For a board move, check the premium squares before choosing: JADERY’s base score makes it the leading candidate, but placement changes the result. Dictionary acceptance also varies, with 51 Collins matches, 38 in NWL2023, and 35 in ENABLE; check your game's word list before playing.