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
kindly	15	15
kindness	15	15
kindnesses	17	17
kindred	14	14
kindreds	15	15
kinds	11	11
kinescoped	22	22
kingbird	19	19
kingbirds	20	20
kingdom	18	18
kingdoms	19	19
kinged	14	14
kinghood	18	18
kinghoods	19	19
kingside	16	16
kingsides	17	17
kingwood	19	19
kingwoods	20	20
kinked	16	16
kipped	17	17
kippered	19	19
kirned	12	12
kirtled	13	13
kiskadee	17	17
kiskadees	18	18