7-letter words with D as the 1st letter and E as the 7th letter

Locking in D at the start and E at the finish leaves 182 tournament-dictionary matches. The pattern has a familiar core, including DECLINE, DISPUTE, and DAYTIME, but only 26 entries rank among the top 25,000 English words by frequency. Expect everyday answers alongside less familiar game words.

7-letter words with D first and E last

• 182 words match the pattern, and 138 have definitions.
• Collins includes 178 matches; NWL2023 includes 131. These dictionary counts overlap.
• ENABLE includes 122 matches, so coverage depends on the word list your game uses.
• DRIZZLE scores 26 points, ahead of DOCKIZE at 23.

Which D-to-E words score the most?

DRIZZLE leads the scoring list at 26 Scrabble points. Its two Z tiles make it stand out from familiar choices such as DESPITE or DISEASE, which are easier to recognize but score less.

DOCKIZE follows at 23 points; DIALYZE and DEFROZE each score 20. The average score is 11.2, so the top few choices sit well above the group’s typical result. Save those less common spellings for racks where the points justify them.

Every one of the top five scorers carries a Z: DRIZZLE, DOCKIZE, DIALYZE, DEFROZE and DEGLAZE, which scores 18. If you hold a Z and a free D, this pattern is a good place to look for a big play.

Which words are familiar, and where does coverage vary?

DESPITE, DEFENSE, DISEASE, DESERVE, and DECLARE are recognizable options for a word puzzle. DEFENSE and DEFENCE are both examples in the matching set, so watch for the spelling your game accepts.

Only 26 entries fall within the top 25,000 English words by frequency, which is a real limitation if you want everyday vocabulary. The 182-word total combines matches from tournament dictionaries; check your game's word list before relying on an unfamiliar answer.

Compared with other first letters in the same E-final frame, D's 182 trails S at 403, C at 348 and P at 315, but it beats M at 168 and F at 156.