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
redeemed	13	13
redeemer	12	12
redeemers	13	13
redeeming	16	16
redeems	11	11
redefeat	12	12
redefeated	15	15
redefeating	18	18
redefeats	13	13
redefect	15	15
redefected	18	18
redefecting	21	21
redefects	16	16
redefied	13	13
redefies	12	12
redefine	13	13
redefined	15	15
redefines	14	14
redefining	18	18
redefinition	18	18
redefinitions	19	19
redefy	12	12
redefying	18	18
redeliver	15	15
redelivered	18	18