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
sandburrs	15	15
sandburs	14	14
sanddab	13	13
sanddabs	14	14
sanded	9	9
sander	8	8
sanderling	16	16
sanderlings	17	17
sanders	9	9
sandfish	15	15
sandfishes	17	17
sandflies	15	15
sandfly	15	15
sandglass	14	14
sandglasses	16	16
sandgrouse	15	15
sandgrouses	16	16
sandhi	10	10
sandhill	14	14
sandhills	15	15
sandhis	11	11
sandhog	13	13
sandhogs	14	14
sandier	9	9
sandiest	10	10