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
prearmed	15	15
prearranged	18	18
preassembled	23	23
preassigned	18	18
preaudit	13	13
preaudits	14	14
preaverred	18	18
prebade	14	14
prebaked	19	19
prebend	15	15
prebendal	18	18
prebendaries	20	20
prebendary	20	20
prebends	16	16
prebid	13	13
prebidden	18	18
prebidding	21	21
prebids	14	14
prebilled	18	18
prebind	15	15
prebinding	21	21
prebinds	16	16
preblessed	18	18
preboard	15	15
preboarded	18	18