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
khaddar	15	15
khaddars	16	16
khadi	12	12
khadis	13	13
kheda	12	12
khedah	15	15
khedahs	16	16
khedas	13	13
khedival	20	20
khedive	18	18
khedives	19	19
khedivial	21	21
kibbitzed	29	29
kibbled	19	19
kibitzed	25	25
kiboshed	18	18
kickboard	24	24
kickboards	25	25
kickboxed	31	31
kicked	18	18
kickstand	22	22
kickstands	23	23
kid	8	8
kidded	13	13
kidder	12	12