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
springtide	17	17
springtides	18	18
springwood	20	20
sprinkled	19	19
sprinklered	21	21
sprinted	13	13
spritzed	21	21
sprouted	13	13
spruced	15	15
spud	9	9
spudded	14	14
spudder	13	13
spudders	14	14
spudding	17	17
spudgel	15	15
spudgels	16	16
spuds	10	10
spued	10	10
spumed	14	14
spunbonded	21	21
spunked	17	17
spurgalled	19	19
spurned	13	13
spurred	12	12
spurted	12	12