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
bloodroots	15	15
bloods	11	11
bloodshed	17	17
bloodsheds	18	18
bloodshot	16	16
bloodstain	16	16
bloodstained	19	19
bloodstains	17	17
bloodstock	22	22
bloodstocks	23	23
bloodstone	16	16
bloodstones	17	17
bloodstream	19	19
bloodstreams	20	20
bloodsucker	24	24
bloodsuckers	25	25
bloodsucking	28	28
bloodthirstier	21	21
bloodthirstiest	22	22
bloodthirstily	24	24
bloodthirsty	21	21
bloodworm	20	20
bloodworms	21	21
bloody	13	13
bloodying	19	19