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
predrilling	20	20
predrills	15	15
predry	12	12
predrying	18	18
predusk	16	16
predusks	17	17
predynastic	21	21
preed	9	9
preedit	11	11
preedited	14	14
preediting	17	17
preedits	12	12
preelected	18	18
preempted	19	19
preenacted	18	18
preened	12	12
preerected	17	17
preestablished	24	24
preexisted	21	21
prefabbed	22	22
prefabricated	26	26
prefaced	18	18
prefade	14	14
prefaded	16	16
prefades	15	15