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
standardbreds	20	20
standardise	14	14
standardised	16	16
standardises	15	15
standardising	19	19
standardization	28	28
standardize	23	23
standardized	25	25
standardizes	24	24
standardizing	28	28
standardless	16	16
standardly	16	16
standards	12	12
standaway	16	16
standby	14	14
standbys	15	15
standee	9	9
standees	10	10
stander	9	9
standers	10	10
standing	13	13
standings	14	14
standish	12	12
standishes	14	14
standoff	16	16