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
separated	13	13
septendecillion	26	26
septicidal	18	18
septupled	18	18
sepulchered	22	22
sepulchred	21	21
sequenced	24	24
sequestered	22	22
sequestrated	23	23
sequined	20	20
sequinned	22	22
serdab	10	10
serdabs	11	11
sered	6	6
serenade	10	10
serenaded	12	12
serenader	11	11
serenaders	12	12
serenades	11	11
serenading	15	15
serendipities	18	18
serendipitous	19	19
serendipitously	24	24
serendipity	18	18
serfdom	14	14