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
jerseyed	20	20
jessed	16	16
jested	16	16
jetbead	20	20
jetbeads	21	21
jetted	16	16
jettied	17	17
jettisoned	21	21
jeweled	21	21
jewelled	23	23
jewelweed	26	26
jewelweeds	27	27
jibbed	22	22
jibed	18	18
jigged	20	20
jiggered	22	22
jiggled	22	22
jigsawed	23	23
jihad	17	17
jihadi	18	18
jihadis	19	19
jihadist	20	20
jihadists	21	21
jihads	18	18
jilted	17	17