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
smelled	13	13
smelted	12	12
smerked	15	15
smidge	12	12
smidgen	14	14
smidgens	15	15
smidgeon	15	15
smidgeons	16	16
smidges	13	13
smidgin	14	14
smidgins	15	15
smiled	11	11
smirched	17	17
smirked	15	15
smocked	18	18
smoked	14	14
smolder	12	12
smoldered	15	15
smoldering	18	18
smolders	13	13
smooched	17	17
smooshed	14	14
smoothed	14	14
smoothened	17	17
smorgasbord	20	20