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
bandores	13	13
bandpass	16	16
bandpasses	18	18
bands	10	10
bandsaw	15	15
bandsawed	18	18
bandsawing	21	21
bandsaws	16	16
bandsman	17	17
bandsmen	17	17
bandstand	16	16
bandstands	17	17
bandura	13	13
banduras	14	14
bandwagon	20	20
bandwagons	21	21
bandwidth	20	20
bandwidths	21	21
bandy	12	12
bandying	18	18
baned	10	10
banged	13	13
banished	15	15
banistered	15	15
banjaxed	29	29