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
prescribed	20	20
preselected	19	19
presented	14	14
preserved	17	17
preshaped	18	18
preshipped	22	22
preshowed	18	18
preside	11	11
presided	13	13
presidencies	20	20
presidency	20	20
president	14	14
presidential	18	18
presidentially	23	23
presidents	15	15
presidentship	23	23
presidentships	24	24
presider	12	12
presiders	13	13
presides	12	12
presidia	12	12
presidial	14	14
presidiary	16	16
presiding	16	16
presidio	12	12