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
maculated	18	18
maculed	16	16
mad	7	7
madam	12	12
madame	13	13
madames	14	14
madams	13	13
madcap	16	16
madcaps	17	17
madded	12	12
madden	12	12
maddened	15	15
maddening	18	18
maddeningly	23	23
maddens	13	13
madder	11	11
madders	12	12
maddest	12	12
madding	15	15
maddish	14	14
made	8	8
madeira	11	11
madeiras	12	12
madeleine	15	15
madeleines	16	16