5 Letter Words with D as 1st and B as 3rd Letter

The Shape of the Pattern

After the opening D, look for E as in DEBUT and O as in DOBBY. The last box is most often T, S and G.

Reliable Answers to Keep in Mind

DEBUT, DEBTS, DEBIT, DEBUG and DOBBY are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.

Useful five-letter words

• DEBUT
• DEBTS
• DEBIT
• DEBUG
• DOBBY

What the Letter Pair Tells You

D and B are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in DEBUT, DEBTS and DEBIT. Most of the familiar words have a vowel in the second box. The fifth box is most often T, S and G, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

A Smart Way to Use Both Letters

Begin with E and O in the second box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test T in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed D and B do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words starting with D and 5 letter words with B as the 3rd letter.

Scrabble and Other Word Games

In Scrabble, D is worth two points and B is worth three points. Knowing words such as DEBUT, DEBTS and DEBIT helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.