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
refastened	15	15
refected	15	15
refed	9	9
refeed	10	10
refeeding	16	16
refeeds	11	11
refelled	14	14
refenced	16	16
refereed	12	12
referenced	18	18
referenda	14	14
referendum	19	19
referendums	20	20
referred	12	12
reffed	13	13
refigured	16	16
refiled	12	12
refilled	14	14
refilmed	16	16
refiltered	15	15
refinanced	19	19
refind	11	11
refinding	17	17
refinds	12	12
refined	12	12