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
riversides	15	15
riverward	17	17
riverwards	18	18
riveted	12	12
rivetted	13	13
roached	13	13
road	5	5
roadability	18	18
roadbed	12	12
roadbeds	13	13
roadblock	21	21
roadblocked	24	24
roadblocking	27	27
roadblocks	22	22
roadeo	7	7
roadeos	8	8
roadholding	19	19
roadhouse	13	13
roadhouses	14	14
roadie	7	7
roadies	8	8
roadkill	15	15
roadkills	16	16
roadless	10	10
roadrunner	14	14