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
izzard	25	25
izzards	26	26
jabbed	22	22
jabbered	24	24
jaborandi	23	23
jaborandis	24	24
jacaranda	23	23
jacarandas	24	24
jackbooted	30	30
jackdaw	27	27
jackdaws	28	28
jacked	23	23
jacketed	25	25
jackhammered	37	37
jackknifed	35	35
jackrolled	29	29
jacquard	31	31
jacquards	32	32
jaculated	24	24
jade	14	14
jaded	16	16
jadedly	21	21
jadedness	21	21
jadednesses	23	23
jadeite	17	17