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
prelected	17	17
prelimited	18	18
preload	12	12
preloaded	15	15
preloading	18	18
preloads	13	13
prelude	13	13
preluded	15	15
preluder	14	14
preluders	15	15
preludes	14	14
preluding	18	18
premade	14	14
premanufactured	31	31
premeasured	19	19
premed	13	13
premedic	18	18
premedical	21	21
premedics	19	19
premedieval	23	23
premeditate	18	18
premeditated	20	20
premeditatedly	25	25
premeditates	19	19
premeditating	23	23