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
bandiest	13	13
banding	15	15
bandings	16	16
bandit	11	11
bandito	12	12
banditos	13	13
banditries	15	15
banditry	15	15
bandits	12	12
banditti	13	13
bandleader	17	17
bandleaders	18	18
bandmaster	18	18
bandmasters	19	19
bandmate	16	16
bandmates	17	17
bandog	13	13
bandogs	14	14
bandoleer	15	15
bandoleers	16	16
bandolier	15	15
bandoliers	16	16
bandora	12	12
bandoras	13	13
bandore	12	12