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
redrafted	14	14
redrafting	17	17
redrafts	12	12
redraw	10	10
redrawer	12	12
redrawers	13	13
redrawing	16	16
redrawn	12	12
redraws	11	11
redream	11	11
redreamed	14	14
redreaming	17	17
redreams	12	12
redreamt	12	12
redress	8	8
redressed	11	11
redresser	10	10
redressers	11	11
redresses	10	10
redressing	14	14
redrew	10	10
redried	9	9
redries	8	8
redrill	10	10
redrilled	13	13