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
newlywed	19	19
newlyweds	20	20
newsdealer	16	16
newsdealers	17	17
newsdesk	17	17
newsdesks	18	18
newsfeed	16	16
newsfeeds	17	17
newshound	18	18
newshounds	19	19
newspapered	22	22
newsreader	15	15
newsreaders	16	16
newsstand	15	15
newsstands	16	16
nextdoor	17	17
niacinamide	20	20
niacinamides	21	21
nialamide	15	15
nialamides	16	16
nibbed	14	14
nibbled	16	16
nicad	10	10
nicads	11	11
niched	13	13