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
sidetracking	23	23
sidetracks	18	18
sidewalk	17	17
sidewalks	18	18
sidewall	14	14
sidewalls	15	15
sideward	13	13
sidewards	14	14
sideway	13	13
sideways	14	14
sidewinder	16	16
sidewinders	17	17
sidewise	12	12
sidh	7	7
sidhe	8	8
siding	10	10
sidings	11	11
sidle	7	7
sidled	9	9
sidler	8	8
sidlers	9	9
sidles	8	8
sidling	12	12
sieged	9	9
sieved	11	11