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
spindle	13	13
spindled	15	15
spindler	14	14
spindlers	15	15
spindles	14	14
spindlier	15	15
spindliest	16	16
spindling	18	18
spindly	15	15
spindrift	17	17
spindrifts	18	18
spined	11	11
spinsterhood	19	19
spiraled	13	13
spiralled	15	15
spired	10	10
spirited	12	12
spiritedly	17	17
spiritedness	17	17
spiritualized	28	28
spiroid	11	11
spirted	11	11
spited	10	10
spitted	11	11
splashboard	21	21