7-letter words with D as the 2nd letter and R as the 4th letter

The pattern is _D_R___: D is fixed in position two, and R is fixed in position four. Eight matches start with A, while six start with O, so the first letter quickly narrows the choices. Only two entries count as common words, making this a specific pattern list rather than everyday vocabulary.

The _D_R___ pattern and its standouts

• The seven-letter shape is _D_R___, with D second and R fourth.
• There are 14 matches across the tournament dictionaries.
• Eight matches start with A; the remaining six start with O.
• ODORIZE scores 17 points, ahead of ODORFUL at 11.
• Just two matches count as common words.

Which matches are easiest to recognize?

ADDRESS is an immediately recognizable fit: its D occupies the second spot and its R the fourth. ADORNED and ADORING share the A-D-O-R opening, while ODOROUS and ODORANT follow the O-D-O-R pattern.

Those examples show why the starting letter is a practical first filter. Every match begins with A or O, split eight to six. The less familiar entries include ADERMIN, ADPRESS, and ODORATE, so recognizing one common-looking word does not mean the whole group is familiar.

Eight entries have definitions, but only two meet the common-word cutoff. Treat the remaining matches as candidates for a precise letter clue, not as a promise that every answer will be everyday language.

7-letter words with D as the 2nd letter and R as the 4th letter

Start by writing _D_R___ into your rack or puzzle notes, then sort candidates by the first letter. ADDRESS is a strong A-starting check; ODOROUS is a clear O-starting check. If neither fits the crossings, test the less familiar forms rather than moving D or R.

ODORIZE is the scoring standout at 17 points, while ODORFUL scores 11. Those are base word scores, so a board premium can change the total. The dictionary split also matters: Collins includes all 14 matches, while ENABLE and NWL2023 include 10 apiece.

Check your game's word list before playing an unfamiliar form.