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
outrocked	18	18
outrode	9	9
outrolled	13	13
outrooted	11	11
outrowed	13	13
outrushed	14	14
outsaid	9	9
outsailed	12	12
outsavored	16	16
outschemed	20	20
outscold	14	14
outscolded	17	17
outscolding	20	20
outscolds	15	15
outscooped	18	18
outscored	14	14
outscorned	16	16
outserved	15	15
outshamed	16	16
outshined	14	14
outshouted	15	15
outside	9	9
outsider	10	10
outsiderness	15	15
outsiders	11	11