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
pedicuring	21	21
pedicurist	18	18
pedicurists	19	19
pediform	18	18
pedigree	14	14
pedigreed	16	16
pedigrees	15	15
pediment	16	16
pedimental	19	19
pedimented	19	19
pediments	17	17
pedipalp	19	19
pedipalps	20	20
pedlar	11	11
pedlaries	14	14
pedlars	12	12
pedlary	14	14
pedler	11	11
pedleries	14	14
pedlers	12	12
pedlery	14	14
pedocal	15	15
pedocalic	20	20
pedocals	16	16
pedogeneses	18	18