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
birdbaths	18	18
birdbrain	17	17
birdbrained	20	20
birdbrains	18	18
birdcage	17	17
birdcages	18	18
birdcall	17	17
birdcalls	18	18
birddog	14	14
birddogged	20	20
birddogging	23	23
birddogs	15	15
birded	11	11
birder	10	10
birders	11	11
birdfarm	18	18
birdfarms	19	19
birdfeed	16	16
birdfeeds	17	17
birdhouse	16	16
birdhouses	17	17
birdie	10	10
birdied	12	12
birdieing	16	16
birdies	11	11