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
sandals	10	10
sandalwood	17	17
sandalwoods	18	18
sandarac	13	13
sandaracs	14	14
sandbag	14	14
sandbagged	20	20
sandbagger	19	19
sandbaggers	20	20
sandbagging	23	23
sandbags	15	15
sandbank	18	18
sandbanks	19	19
sandbar	12	12
sandbars	13	13
sandblast	15	15
sandblasted	18	18
sandblaster	17	17
sandblasters	18	18
sandblasting	21	21
sandblasts	16	16
sandbox	19	19
sandboxes	21	21
sandbur	13	13
sandburr	14	14