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
mandoras	13	13
mandorla	14	14
mandorlas	15	15
mandragora	17	17
mandragoras	18	18
mandrake	17	17
mandrakes	18	18
mandrel	13	13
mandrels	14	14
mandril	13	13
mandrill	15	15
mandrills	16	16
mandrils	14	14
maned	10	10
maneuvered	20	20
mangled	15	15
mangold	15	15
mangolds	16	16
manhandle	18	18
manhandled	20	20
manhandles	19	19
manhandling	23	23
manhood	14	14
manhoods	15	15
manicured	18	18