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
modulating	19	19
modulation	17	17
modulations	18	18
modulator	15	15
modulators	16	16
modulatory	18	18
module	12	12
modules	13	13
moduli	12	12
modulo	12	12
modulus	14	14
modus	10	10
mogged	14	14
moguled	15	15
moidore	11	11
moidores	12	12
moiled	11	11
moistened	14	14
moisturised	16	16
moisturized	25	25
mold	9	9
moldable	17	17
moldboard	18	18
moldboards	19	19
molded	12	12