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
pedogenesis	18	18
pedogenetic	21	21
pedogenic	19	19
pedologic	19	19
pedological	22	22
pedologies	17	17
pedologist	17	17
pedologists	18	18
pedology	17	17
pedometer	16	16
pedometers	17	17
pedophile	19	19
pedophiles	20	20
pedophilia	20	20
pedophiliac	24	24
pedophilic	23	23
pedorthic	18	18
pedorthics	19	19
pedorthist	16	16
pedorthists	17	17
pedro	9	9
pedros	10	10
peds	8	8
peduncle	18	18
peduncled	20	20