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
lewdest	12	12
lewdly	14	14
lewdness	14	14
lewdnesses	16	16
lexicalized	33	33
liaised	9	9
lianoid	10	10
liard	7	7
liards	8	8
libeled	13	13
libelled	15	15
liberalised	17	17
liberalized	26	26
liberated	14	14
libidinal	16	16
libidinally	21	21
libidinous	17	17
libidinously	22	22
libidinousness	22	22
libido	11	11
libidos	12	12
librated	13	13
licenced	17	17
licensed	14	14
lichened	16	16