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
mealymouthed	25	25
meander	12	12
meandered	15	15
meandering	18	18
meanders	13	13
meandrous	15	15
measled	12	12
measured	13	13
measuredly	18	18
meated	10	10
meathead	14	14
meatheads	15	15
mechanized	29	29
med	7	7
medaillon	16	16
medaillons	17	17
medaka	14	14
medakas	15	15
medal	10	10
medaled	13	13
medaling	16	16
medalist	13	13
medalists	14	14
medalled	15	15
medallic	17	17