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
overtalked	20	20
overtasked	19	19
overtaxed	21	21
overthinned	20	20
overtightened	23	23
overtimed	17	17
overtipped	21	21
overtired	14	14
overtoiled	16	16
overtopped	21	21
overtrade	14	14
overtraded	16	16
overtrades	15	15
overtrading	19	19
overtrained	17	17
overtreated	16	16
overtrimmed	22	22
overtrumped	23	23
overtured	15	15
overturned	17	17
overurged	17	17
overused	14	14
overutilized	28	28
overvalued	21	21
overvivid	22	22