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
rainband	14	14
rainbands	15	15
rainbird	13	13
rainbirds	14	14
raindrop	13	13
raindrops	14	14
rained	8	8
rainwashed	17	17
raised	7	7
raked	10	10
rallentando	16	16
rallied	10	10
ralphed	14	14
ramada	10	10
ramadas	11	11
rambled	15	15
ramified	15	15
rammed	13	13
rampaged	17	17
ramparted	16	16
ramped	13	13
ramrod	10	10
ramrodded	15	15
ramrodding	18	18
ramrods	11	11