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
minidisc	16	16
minidiscs	17	17
minidress	14	14
minidresses	16	16
minified	16	16
minimised	17	17
minimized	26	26
minished	15	15
miniskirted	20	20
ministered	15	15
minored	12	12
minoxidil	22	22
minoxidils	23	23
minted	11	11
minuend	14	14
minuends	15	15
minueted	14	14
minuted	13	13
miracidia	16	16
miracidial	18	18
miracidium	21	21
mirador	11	11
miradors	12	12
mired	9	9
mirid	9	9