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
boardsailing	20	20
boardsailor	16	16
boardsailors	17	17
boardwalk	21	21
boardwalks	22	22
boasted	11	11
boatbuilder	20	20
boatbuilders	21	21
boatbuilding	24	24
boated	10	10
boatlifted	18	18
boatload	13	13
boatloads	14	14
boatyard	14	14
boatyards	15	15
bobbed	16	16
bobbled	18	18
bobsled	15	15
bobsledded	20	20
bobsledder	19	19
bobsledders	20	20
bobsledding	23	23
bobsleds	16	16
bobtailed	17	17
bod	7	7