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
noninsecticidal	26	26
noninsured	15	15
nonintegrated	19	19
noninterlaced	21	21
nonintimidating	25	25
noninvolved	24	24
nonirradiated	17	17
nonirrigated	17	17
nonjoinder	23	23
nonjoinders	24	24
nonjudgmental	33	33
nonjudgmentally	38	38
nonjudicial	28	28
nonlandowner	21	21
nonlandowners	22	22
nonleaded	14	14
nonliquid	23	23
nonmatriculated	26	26
nonmedical	20	20
nonmodal	15	15
nonmotorized	27	27
nonmyelinated	23	23
nonnucleated	21	21
nonorthodox	23	23
nonoxidizing	34	34