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
instarred	11	11
instated	10	10
instead	9	9
instigated	14	14
instilled	13	13
instituted	13	13
instructed	16	16
insubordinate	20	20
insubordinately	25	25
insubordinates	21	21
insubordination	23	23
insufflated	21	21
insulated	13	13
insulted	12	12
insured	10	10
insureds	11	11
inswathed	16	16
intaglioed	15	15
integrand	14	14
integrands	15	15
integrated	14	14
intend	9	9
intendance	17	17
intendances	18	18
intendant	13	13