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
sandiness	12	12
sandinesses	14	14
sanding	12	12
sandless	11	11
sandlike	15	15
sandling	14	14
sandlings	15	15
sandlot	10	10
sandlots	11	11
sandlotter	13	13
sandlotters	14	14
sandman	13	13
sandmen	13	13
sandpainting	21	21
sandpaintings	22	22
sandpaper	17	17
sandpapered	20	20
sandpapering	23	23
sandpapers	18	18
sandpapery	20	20
sandpeep	16	16
sandpeeps	17	17
sandpile	14	14
sandpiles	15	15
sandpiper	17	17