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
pedestrianism	21	21
pedestrianisms	22	22
pedestrians	16	16
pediatric	16	16
pediatrician	20	20
pediatricians	21	21
pediatrics	17	17
pediatrist	14	14
pediatrists	15	15
pedicab	17	17
pedicabs	18	18
pedicel	15	15
pedicellate	20	20
pedicels	16	16
pedicle	15	15
pedicled	17	17
pedicles	16	16
pediculate	19	19
pediculates	20	20
pediculoses	20	20
pediculosis	20	20
pediculous	20	20
pedicure	16	16
pedicured	18	18
pedicures	17	17