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
microcodes	20	20
microdissection	26	26
microdot	15	15
microdots	16	16
microelectrode	25	25
microelectrodes	26	26
microfarad	20	20
microfarads	21	21
microfilmed	25	25
microinjected	33	33
micromanaged	25	25
micrometeoroid	24	24
micrometeoroids	25	25
micromethod	23	23
micromethods	24	24
micronized	27	27
microradiograph	29	29
microsecond	22	22
microseconds	23	23
microwaved	24	24
microworld	21	21
microworlds	22	22
micturated	18	18
mid	7	7
midair	10	10