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
protend	12	12
protended	15	15
protending	18	18
protends	13	13
protested	13	13
protocoled	18	18
protocolled	20	20
protoderm	16	16
protoderms	17	17
protonated	15	15
protopod	15	15
protopods	16	16
protoxid	19	19
protoxids	20	20
protracted	17	17
protrade	12	12
protrude	13	13
protruded	15	15
protrudes	14	14
protruding	18	18
proud	10	10
prouder	12	12
proudest	13	13
proudful	18	18
proudhearted	20	20