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
bespreading	21	21
bespreads	16	16
besprinkled	24	24
bestead	11	11
besteaded	14	14
besteading	17	17
besteads	12	12
bested	10	10
bestialized	25	25
bestirred	13	13
bestowed	15	15
bestrewed	16	16
bestrid	11	11
bestridden	16	16
bestride	12	12
bestrides	13	13
bestriding	17	17
bestrode	12	12
bestrowed	16	16
bestud	11	11
bestudded	16	16
bestudding	19	19
bestuds	12	12
besuited	13	13
beswarmed	19	19