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
outstunted	14	14
outsulked	17	17
outtalked	16	16
outtasked	15	15
outthanked	19	19
outthrobbed	21	21
outtold	10	10
outtowered	15	15
outtrade	10	10
outtraded	12	12
outtrades	11	11
outtrading	15	15
outtricked	19	19
outtrotted	12	12
outtrumped	19	19
outvalued	17	17
outvaunted	18	18
outvied	13	13
outvoiced	18	18
outvoted	14	14
outwaited	14	14
outwalked	19	19
outward	12	12
outwardly	17	17
outwardness	17	17