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
nondramatic	20	20
nondrinker	18	18
nondrinkers	19	19
nondrinking	22	22
nondrip	13	13
nondriver	16	16
nondrivers	17	17
nondrug	13	13
nondurable	18	18
nondurables	19	19
nonedible	16	16
noneditorial	16	16
noneducation	20	20
noneducational	23	23
nonelected	17	17
nonencapsulated	27	27
nonending	16	16
nonestablished	23	23
nonesterified	19	19
nonevidence	22	22
nonexpendable	31	31
nonexposed	23	23
nonfading	18	18
nonfederal	17	17
nonfederated	19	19