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
pinnacled	19	19
pinnated	14	14
pinnatifid	19	19
pinned	12	12
pinniped	17	17
pinnipeds	18	18
pinpointed	19	19
pinpricked	25	25
pintada	12	12
pintadas	13	13
pintado	12	12
pintadoes	14	14
pintados	13	13
pinweed	15	15
pinweeds	16	16
pinwheeled	21	21
pioneered	14	14
pipeclayed	23	23
piped	12	12
pipelined	18	18
piperidine	18	18
piperidines	19	19
pipetted	15	15
pipped	16	16
piqued	20	20