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
ballooned	16	16
balloted	14	14
ballparked	23	23
ballsed	13	13
ballyard	16	16
ballyards	17	17
ballyhooed	20	20
ballyragged	23	23
balsamed	16	16
balustrade	16	16
balustraded	18	18
balustrades	17	17
bamboozled	30	30
bammed	16	16
banalized	24	24
band	9	9
banda	10	10
bandage	14	14
bandaged	16	16
bandager	15	15
bandagers	16	16
bandages	15	15
bandaging	19	19
bandaid	13	13
bandana	13	13