Words with the letter D

The letter D might not be the flashiest tile on your Scrabble rack, but it’s one of the most versatile and valuable when played strategically. Worth 2 points, D offers a solid return without being too rare to use often. It appears in countless common words, particularly as a past tense suffix—think played, called, or jumped. This makes it a great tile for building off existing words on the board. If another player lays down jump, for instance, you can easily turn it into jumped and score extra points by adding just one letter.

Another smart way to use D in Scrabble is by forming two-letter words like do, id, or ad, which can help you squeeze into tight spaces and score on multiple words at once. You can also use D as a hook—adding it to the end of a word like care to make cared, or at the front of a word like art to make dart. Since D shows up in many prefixes and suffixes, it’s incredibly useful for extending words and maximizing your play. While it may not have the high value of a Q or Z, D is one of those dependable letters that quietly helps rack up points when used wisely.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
inked	11	11
inkstand	15	15
inkstands	16	16
inkwood	16	16
inkwoods	17	17
inlaced	13	13
inlaid	9	9
inland	10	10
inlander	12	12
inlanders	13	13
inlands	11	11
inmeshed	15	15
innards	10	10
inned	8	8
innervated	17	17
innerved	15	15
innovated	16	16
innuendo	13	13
innuendoed	16	16
innuendoes	15	15
innuendoing	19	19
innuendos	14	14
inoculated	17	17
inordinate	13	13
inordinately	18	18