5-Letter Words Starting With DR
Looking for five-letter words that start with DR? This page lists all 59 of them, from DRABS to DRYLY. The most common are DRIVE, DREAM and DRINK.
DRAFF, DRECK and DRYLY score the most in Scrabble, at 12 points each. The most common start is DRA-, with 17 words. For Wordle, DRIVE is a strong guess here because it tests five different letters.
- Words
- 59
- Top score
- DRAFF · 12
- Groups
- 6
Common 5-letter words starting with DR and their meanings
- drive9 pts
- verb: operate or control a vehicle
- dream8 pts
- noun: a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
- drink10 pts
- verb: take in liquids
- dress6 pts
- noun: a one-piece garment for a woman
- drill6 pts
- verb: make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
- drama8 pts
- noun: a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
- drift9 pts
- verb: be in motion due to some air or water current
- drunk10 pts
- adjective: stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
- draft9 pts
- verb: draw up an outline or sketch for something
- drown9 pts
- verb: cover completely or make imperceptible
- drain6 pts
- verb: flow off gradually
- drape8 pts
- verb: arrange in a particular way
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 59 5-letter words starting with DR
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with DRA 17
- drabs8
- draff12
- draft9
- drags7
- drail6
- drain6
- drake10
- drama8
- drams8
- drank10
- drape8
- drats6
- drave9
- drawl9
- drawn9
- draws9
- drays9
Starting with DRE 10
- dread7
- dream8
- drear6
- dreck12
- dreed7
- drees6
- dregs7
- dreks10
- dress6
- drest6
Starting with DRI 11
- dribs8
- dried7
- drier6
- dries6
- drift9
- drill6
- drily9
- drink10
- drips8
- dript8
- drive9
Starting with DRO 11
- droit6
- droll6
- drone6
- drool6
- droop8
- drops8
- dropt8
- dross6
- drouk10
- drove9
- drown9
Starting with DRU 7
- drubs8
- drugs7
- druid7
- drums8
- drunk10
- drupe8
- druse6
Starting with DRY 3
- dryad10
- dryer9
- dryly12
Frequently asked questions
How many 5-letter words starting with DR are there?
There are 59 five-letter words that start with DR in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 5-letter word starting with DR in Scrabble?
DRAFF, DRECK and DRYLY are tied for the highest score at 12 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 5-letter words starting with DR?
Common examples include DRIVE, DREAM, DRINK, DRESS, DRILL and DRAMA.
Which 5-letter words starting with DR end in E?
8 of them end in E, including DRIVE, DRAPE, DRONE and DRAKE.
Can I use these words in Wordle?
Many of them are accepted as Wordle guesses, but Wordle answers are usually common words like DRIVE, DREAM and DRINK. Use our Wordle Helper to filter by your green, yellow and gray letters.