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
subaudible	20	20
subaudition	18	18
subauditions	19	19
subbed	14	14
subbreed	16	16
subbreeds	17	17
subcategorized	33	33
subclassed	19	19
subclassified	25	25
subcode	15	15
subcodes	16	16
subcontracted	25	25
subcooled	18	18
subdeacon	18	18
subdeacons	19	19
subdean	13	13
subdeans	14	14
subdeb	14	14
subdebs	15	15
subdebutante	22	22
subdebutantes	23	23
subdecision	20	20
subdecisions	21	21
subdepartment	25	25
subdepartments	26	26