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Insects that start with D
10 insects beginning with the letter D. Perfect when you're stuck on D in Scattergories, a word game, or homework.
Picking an answer that scores
Stuck on the letter D mid-game? In Scattergories the best answer is one no one else writes — so scan this list for a less-obvious pick rather than the first insect everyone thinks of.
Scoring rewards being unusual: an answer nobody else gave is worth more than one two players share. With 10 options above, the safe pick and the clever pick are rarely the same word.
Turn this into a game — play Scattergories free with friends, or make a custom round with your own categories.
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The same list for every other letter — handy when the next round rolls a different one.
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Scattergories FAQ
What insects start with D?
Dragonfly, Damselfly, Dung beetle, Deer fly, Diving beetle, Digger wasp, Darkling beetle, Damsel bug, Dobsonfly, Deathwatch beetle.
How do I use this in Scattergories?
Each round gives you a letter and a list of categories. If "insects" comes up on D, pick an answer above — ideally an unusual one, since unique answers score the most. Play free here.