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
oviduct	16	16
oviductal	19	19
oviducts	17	17
oviposited	18	18
ovoid	10	10
ovoidal	13	13
ovoidals	14	14
ovoids	11	11
ovulated	15	15
owed	8	8
owned	10	10
oxalated	17	17
oxblood	19	19
oxbloods	20	20
oxford	17	17
oxfords	18	18
oxherd	16	16
oxherds	17	17
oxhide	16	16
oxhides	17	17
oxid	12	12
oxidable	20	20
oxidant	16	16
oxidants	17	17
oxidase	15	15