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
nerved	12	12
nested	8	8
nestled	10	10
netherworld	19	19
netherworlds	20	20
netminder	15	15
netminders	16	16
netsurfed	15	15
netted	8	8
nettled	10	10
networked	18	18
neuraminidase	20	20
neuraminidases	21	21
neuritides	13	13
neuroendocrine	22	22
neuroid	10	10
neuropeptide	21	21
neuroradiology	22	22
neutered	11	11
neutralised	15	15
neutralized	24	24
nevoid	12	12
newfangled	22	22
newfangledness	27	27
newfound	18	18