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
scandal	13	13
scandaled	16	16
scandaling	19	19
scandalise	16	16
scandalised	18	18
scandalises	17	17
scandalising	21	21
scandalize	25	25
scandalized	27	27
scandalizes	26	26
scandalizing	30	30
scandalled	18	18
scandalling	21	21
scandalmonger	25	25
scandalmongers	26	26
scandalous	17	17
scandalously	22	22
scandalousness	22	22
scandals	14	14
scandent	14	14
scandia	12	12
scandias	13	13
scandic	15	15
scandium	17	17
scandiums	18	18