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
nematocide	18	18
nematocides	19	19
nematode	13	13
nematodes	14	14
neodymium	20	20
neodymiums	21	21
neoned	9	9
neoorthodox	22	22
neoorthodoxy	25	25
nephrectomized	36	36
nephridia	16	16
nephridial	18	18
nephridium	21	21
nephritides	18	18
nerd	6	6
nerdier	9	9
nerdiest	10	10
nerdiness	12	12
nerdinesses	14	14
nerdish	11	11
nerds	7	7
nerdy	9	9
nereid	8	8
nereides	10	10
nereids	9	9