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
midsummers	21	21
midterm	14	14
midterms	15	15
midtown	15	15
midtowns	16	16
midwatch	20	20
midwatches	22	22
midwater	15	15
midwaters	16	16
midway	15	15
midways	16	16
midweek	18	18
midweekly	23	23
midweeks	19	19
midwife	17	17
midwifed	19	19
midwiferies	21	21
midwifery	21	21
midwifes	18	18
midwifing	22	22
midwinter	17	17
midwinters	18	18
midwived	20	20
midwives	19	19
midwiving	23	23