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
ladling	13	13
ladron	9	9
ladrone	10	10
ladrones	11	11
ladrons	10	10
lads	6	6
lady	8	8
ladybird	16	16
ladybirds	17	17
ladybug	17	17
ladybugs	18	18
ladyfinger	20	20
ladyfingers	21	21
ladyfish	17	17
ladyfishes	19	19
ladyhood	15	15
ladyhoods	16	16
ladyish	13	13
ladykin	16	16
ladykins	17	17
ladylike	17	17
ladylove	17	17
ladyloves	18	18
ladyness	13	13
ladynesses	15	15