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
lichted	14	14
licked	15	15
lid	5	5
lidar	7	7
lidars	8	8
lidded	10	10
lidding	13	13
lidless	10	10
lido	6	6
lidocaine	15	15
lidocaines	16	16
lidos	7	7
lids	6	6
lied	6	6
lieder	8	8
lifeblood	18	18
lifebloods	19	19
lifeguard	17	17
lifeguarded	20	20
lifeguarding	23	23
lifeguards	18	18
lifeworld	18	18
lifeworlds	19	19
lifted	11	11
ligand	11	11