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
soundmen	15	15
soundness	13	13
soundnesses	15	15
soundproof	19	19
soundproofed	22	22
soundproofing	25	25
sounds	9	9
soundscape	19	19
soundscapes	20	20
soundstage	15	15
soundstages	16	16
soundtrack	20	20
soundtracks	21	21
souped	11	11
sourced	12	12
sourdine	11	11
sourdines	12	12
sourdough	16	16
sourdoughs	17	17
soured	8	8
sourwood	13	13
sourwoods	14	14
soused	8	8
southbound	19	19
southeastward	20	20