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
resumed	12	12
resummoned	19	19
resupplied	19	19
resurfaced	18	18
resurged	12	12
resurrected	16	16
resurveyed	18	18
resuscitated	17	17
resuspend	15	15
resuspended	18	18
resuspending	21	21
resuspends	16	16
resynthesized	28	28
retacked	16	16
retackled	18	18
retagged	13	13
retailed	10	10
retailored	12	12
retained	10	10
retaliated	12	12
retallied	12	12
retaped	11	11
retard	7	7
retardant	11	11
retardants	12	12