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
lineated	11	11
linebred	14	14
linebreeding	21	21
lined	8	8
linerboard	16	16
linerboards	17	17
lingcod	15	15
lingcods	16	16
lingered	13	13
linked	13	13
linksland	18	18
linkslands	19	19
linotyped	17	17
linseed	10	10
linseeds	11	11
linted	9	9
linteled	12	12
lionhearted	16	16
lionised	11	11
lionized	20	20
lipid	10	10
lipide	11	11
lipides	12	12
lipidic	15	15
lipids	11	11