63 Words Starting With DON
The prefix DON appears in 63 words, from 3-letter words up to 13 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 13 entries. Average word length: 7.1 letters.
D words frequently describe direction and action — drive, draw, dig, drop. The prefix dis- alone generates hundreds of entries.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with DON: DONKEYWORKS (26 pts), DONKEYWORK (25 pts), DONNYBROOKS (21 pts), DONNYBROOK (20 pts), DONNICKERS (17 pts). The shortest is DON (3 letters) and the longest is DONNISHNESSES (13 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in WEAR.
Notable words: DONA — a Spanish lady [n].; DONAS — a Spanish lady [n].; DONATE — to contribute [v].; DONATED — to contribute [v]. Browse words starting with YON for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with DON?
DONKEYWORKS scores 26 points. Runner-up: DONKEYWORK at 25 points. See words ending in COKE for more high-value options.
How many words start with DON?
Our dictionary has 63 words that start with DON. They range from 3 to 13 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (13).
What is the shortest word that starts with DON?
DON at just 3 letters. It means: to place on [v].