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
oxidizing	29	29
oxidoreductase	27	27
oxidoreductases	28	28
oxids	13	13
oxyacid	20	20
oxyacids	21	21
oxycodone	23	23
oxycodones	24	24
oxygenated	23	23
oxyhydrogen	28	28
oystered	11	11
ozonated	19	19
ozonide	18	18
ozonides	19	19
ozonised	19	19
ozonized	28	28
paced	12	12
pachadom	20	20
pachadoms	21	21
pachyderm	23	23
pachydermatous	29	29
pachyderms	24	24
pachysandra	23	23
pachysandras	24	24
pacified	18	18