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
skulked	18	18
skullduggeries	27	27
skullduggery	27	27
skulled	15	15
skunked	18	18
skyboard	18	18
skyboards	19	19
skydive	18	18
skydived	20	20
skydiver	19	19
skydivers	20	20
skydives	19	19
skydiving	23	23
skydivings	24	24
skydove	18	18
skyed	12	12
skyjacked	32	32
skylarked	21	21
skylighted	22	22
skyrocketed	25	25
skysurfed	20	20
skyward	17	17
skywards	18	18
skywatched	25	25
slabbed	15	15