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
runkled	15	15
runround	13	13
runrounds	14	14
ruptured	14	14
ruralised	12	12
ruralized	21	21
rushed	10	10
russeted	10	10
russified	14	14
rusted	8	8
rusticated	15	15
rustled	10	10
rutherfordium	24	24
rutted	8	8
ryked	12	12
rynd	8	8
rynds	9	9
sabadilla	15	15
sabadillas	16	16
sabbed	13	13
sabed	9	9
sabered	11	11
sabotaged	15	15
saboted	11	11
sabred	10	10