7-letter words with D as the 1st letter and K as the 5th letter

The pattern is D _ _ _ K _ _, with D fixed at the start and K in the fifth slot. Its dictionary split is striking: Collins includes every match, while NWL2023 and ENABLE include fewer. Only 2 entries are classed as common by our frequency measure, so most of the remaining choices are specialist vocabulary.

The pattern at a glance

• 17 tournament-dictionary words match D _ _ _ K _ _.
• Collins lists all 17; NWL2023 lists 8 and ENABLE lists 7.
• DOVEKEY is the top scorer at 18 points.
• DOVEKIE and DECOKED follow at 15 points apiece.
• N is the most common ending, appearing on 5 words.

How many words fit D _ _ _ K _ _?

The answer is 17 words, a compact set for a seven-letter pattern. For comparison, changing the fifth letter to I while keeping D first gives 401 matches. That jump shows how sharply K narrows the clue.

DRUNKEN, DRINKER and DRUNKER are among the more recognizable entries. Other matches, including DROOKIT and DIDAKAI, are much less familiar. Treat the pattern as a precise filter for a known clue or board position, not as a pool of everyday guesses.

7-letter words with D as the 1st letter and K as the 5th letter

DOVEKEY leads the score list at 18 points, three ahead of DOVEKIE and DECOKED. If you are weighing a play, compare the letters already on your rack and the board placement; the word's score does not account for a premium square.

Dictionary coverage matters as much as the pattern. Every match appears in Collins, but only 8 appear in NWL2023 and 7 in ENABLE. The full set therefore is not a safe assumption for every game: check your game's word list before challenging an unfamiliar entry.