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
pickaxed	26	26
picked	17	17
pickeered	20	20
pickerelweed	27	27
pickerelweeds	28	28
picketed	19	19
pickled	19	19
pickleweed	25	25
pickleweeds	26	26
picnicked	24	24
picosecond	21	21
picoseconds	22	22
picoted	14	14
picowaved	23	23
picrated	15	15
pictorialized	30	30
pictured	16	16
picturized	27	27
piddle	12	12
piddled	14	14
piddler	13	13
piddlers	14	14
piddles	13	13
piddling	17	17
piddly	14	14