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
standoffish	21	21
standoffishly	26	26
standoffishness	26	26
standoffs	17	17
standout	11	11
standouts	12	12
standpat	13	13
standpatter	16	16
standpatters	17	17
standpattism	20	20
standpipe	17	17
standpipes	18	18
standpoint	16	16
standpoints	17	17
stands	8	8
standstill	14	14
standstills	15	15
standup	13	13
standups	14	14
staned	8	8
stanged	11	11
stanned	10	10
stanzaed	19	19
stapedectomies	24	24
stapedectomy	24	24