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
resentenced	17	17
reserved	13	13
reservedly	18	18
reservedness	18	18
reserviced	18	18
resettled	11	11
resewed	11	11
reshaped	14	14
reshaved	15	15
reshined	12	12
reshingled	17	17
reshipped	18	18
reshod	9	9
reshoed	10	10
reshowed	14	14
reshowered	16	16
reshuffled	21	21
resid	6	6
reside	7	7
resided	9	9
residence	14	14
residences	15	15
residencies	16	16
residency	16	16
resident	10	10