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
sauntered	12	12
sauropod	13	13
sauropods	14	14
sauted	8	8
sauteed	9	9
savaged	14	14
saved	10	10
savored	12	12
savoured	14	14
savvied	16	16
sawdust	12	12
sawdusts	13	13
sawdusty	15	15
sawed	9	9
sayed	8	8
sayeds	9	9
sayid	8	8
sayids	9	9
sayyid	11	11
sayyids	12	12
scabbard	18	18
scabbarded	21	21
scabbarding	24	24
scabbards	19	19
scabbed	17	17