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
mudfishes	19	19
mudflap	19	19
mudflaps	20	20
mudflat	16	16
mudflats	17	17
mudflow	19	19
mudflows	20	20
mudguard	17	17
mudguards	18	18
mudhen	14	14
mudhens	15	15
mudhole	15	15
mudholes	16	16
mudlark	17	17
mudlarks	18	18
mudpack	22	22
mudpacks	23	23
mudpie	14	14
mudpies	15	15
mudpuppies	25	25
mudpuppy	25	25
mudra	10	10
mudras	11	11
mudrock	19	19
mudrocks	20	20