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
saintdoms	14	14
sainted	9	9
sainthood	13	13
sainthoods	14	14
saiyid	9	9
saiyids	10	10
salaamed	13	13
salad	7	7
saladang	13	13
saladangs	14	14
salads	8	8
salamander	16	16
salamanders	17	17
salamandrine	19	19
salaried	10	10
salesladies	14	14
saleslady	14	14
salified	13	13
salinized	21	21
salivated	15	15
sallied	10	10
sallowed	14	14
salmagundi	19	19
salmagundies	21	21
salmonid	14	14