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
predacities	18	18
predacity	18	18
predate	11	11
predated	13	13
predates	12	12
predating	16	16
predation	14	14
predations	15	15
predator	12	12
predators	13	13
predatory	15	15
predawn	15	15
predawns	16	16
predeath	14	14
predeaths	15	15
predecease	17	17
predeceased	19	19
predeceases	18	18
predeceasing	22	22
predecessor	18	18
predecessors	19	19
predefine	17	17
predefined	19	19
predefines	18	18
predefining	22	22