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
rubberized	27	27
rubbernecked	28	28
rubbished	19	19
rubbled	16	16
rubboard	16	16
rubboards	17	17
rubbydub	22	22
rubbydubs	23	23
rubdown	16	16
rubdowns	17	17
rubicund	18	18
rubicundity	23	23
rubidic	15	15
rubidium	17	17
rubidiums	18	18
rubied	11	11
rubricated	18	18
ruched	13	13
rucked	15	15
ruckled	17	17
rudbeckia	21	21
rudbeckias	22	22
rudd	7	7
rudder	9	9
rudderless	14	14