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
overidentifies	23	23
overidentify	23	23
overidentifying	29	29
overidle	14	14
overimpressed	24	24
overindulge	21	21
overindulged	23	23
overindulgence	28	28
overindulgences	29	29
overindulgent	24	24
overindulges	22	22
overindulging	26	26
overinflated	22	22
overinformed	24	24
overissued	16	16
overjoyed	25	25
overkilled	21	21
overkind	18	18
overlabored	20	20
overlade	14	14
overladed	16	16
overladen	16	16
overlades	15	15
overlading	19	19
overlaid	14	14