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
laagered	12	12
labdanum	18	18
labdanums	19	19
labeled	13	13
labelled	15	15
labialized	25	25
labiated	13	13
labiodental	18	18
labiodentals	19	19
labored	12	12
laboured	14	14
labradoodle	18	18
labradoodles	19	19
labrador	13	13
labradorite	16	16
labradorites	17	17
labradors	14	14
labroid	12	12
labroids	13	13
labyrinthodont	25	25
labyrinthodonts	26	26
laced	10	10
lacerated	14	14
lacertid	13	13
lacertids	14	14