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
rudderpost	16	16
rudderposts	17	17
rudders	10	10
ruddied	11	11
ruddier	10	10
ruddies	10	10
ruddiest	11	11
ruddily	13	13
ruddiness	13	13
ruddinesses	15	15
ruddle	10	10
ruddled	12	12
ruddles	11	11
ruddling	15	15
ruddock	17	17
ruddocks	18	18
rudds	8	8
ruddy	10	10
ruddying	16	16
rude	6	6
rudely	11	11
rudeness	11	11
rudenesses	13	13
ruder	7	7
ruderal	10	10