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
knapweed	20	20
knapweeds	21	21
knarred	13	13
knead	11	11
kneadable	19	19
kneaded	14	14
kneader	13	13
kneaders	14	14
kneading	17	17
kneads	12	12
kneecapped	25	25
kneed	11	11
kneeled	14	14
kneepad	16	16
kneepads	17	17
kneidel	14	14
kneidels	15	15
kneidlach	21	21
knelled	15	15
knifed	15	15
knighted	18	18
knighthood	22	22
knighthoods	23	23
knitted	13	13
knobbed	19	19