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
sandpipers	18	18
sandpit	12	12
sandpits	13	13
sands	7	7
sandshoe	12	12
sandshoes	13	13
sandsoap	13	13
sandsoaps	14	14
sandspit	13	13
sandspits	14	14
sandspur	14	14
sandspurs	15	15
sandstone	12	12
sandstones	13	13
sandstorm	14	14
sandstorms	15	15
sandwich	18	18
sandwiched	21	21
sandwiches	20	20
sandwiching	24	24
sandworm	16	16
sandworms	17	17
sandwort	13	13
sandworts	14	14
sandy	9	9