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
overdressing	20	20
overdrew	16	16
overdried	15	15
overdries	14	14
overdrink	19	19
overdrinking	25	25
overdrinks	20	20
overdrive	18	18
overdrives	19	19
overdrunk	20	20
overdry	14	14
overdrying	20	20
overdub	16	16
overdubbed	23	23
overdubbing	26	26
overdubs	17	17
overdue	13	13
overdye	14	14
overdyed	16	16
overdyeing	20	20
overdyer	15	15
overdyers	16	16
overdyes	15	15
overed	11	11
overedit	13	13