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
rioted	7	7
ripcord	14	14
ripcords	15	15
riped	9	9
ripened	12	12
riposted	12	12
ripped	13	13
rippled	15	15
riprapped	19	19
ripsawed	15	15
riptide	11	11
riptides	12	12
risked	11	11
risperidone	16	16
ritard	7	7
ritardando	13	13
ritardandos	14	14
ritards	8	8
ritualized	22	22
rivaled	13	13
rivalled	15	15
rived	10	10
riverbed	16	16
riverbeds	17	17
riverside	14	14