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
salmonids	15	15
salmonoid	15	15
salmonoids	16	16
salpid	11	11
salpids	12	12
salted	8	8
saluted	10	10
salvaged	16	16
salved	12	12
salvoed	13	13
samadhi	13	13
samadhis	14	14
sambaed	14	14
samizdat	21	21
samizdats	22	22
sampled	15	15
sanctified	18	18
sanctioned	16	16
sand	6	6
sandable	14	14
sandal	9	9
sandaled	12	12
sandaling	15	15
sandalled	14	14
sandalling	17	17