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
luted	8	8
luteinized	23	23
luvved	17	17
luxated	17	17
luxuriated	21	21
lyard	9	9
lycopod	17	17
lycopodium	24	24
lycopodiums	25	25
lycopods	18	18
lycopsid	18	18
lycopsids	19	19
lyddite	12	12
lyddites	13	13
lymphadenitis	26	26
lymphadenitises	28	28
lymphadenopathy	35	35
lymphedema	25	25
lymphedemas	26	26
lymphoid	20	20
lynched	17	17
lyophiled	19	19
lyophilized	30	30
lyrated	11	11
lyrebird	15	15