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
nicked	15	15
nickeled	18	18
nickelled	20	20
nickelodeon	22	22
nickelodeons	23	23
nickered	17	17
nickled	17	17
nicknamed	22	22
nicotinamide	21	21
nicotinamides	22	22
nictated	13	13
nictitated	15	15
nidal	8	8
nidate	8	8
nidated	10	10
nidates	9	9
nidating	13	13
nidation	11	11
nidations	12	12
nide	6	6
nided	8	8
nidering	13	13
niderings	14	14
nides	7	7
nidget	10	10