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
subduals	15	15
subduce	16	16
subduced	18	18
subduces	17	17
subducing	21	21
subduct	16	16
subducted	19	19
subducting	22	22
subduction	20	20
subductions	21	21
subducts	17	17
subdue	12	12
subdued	14	14
subduedly	19	19
subduer	13	13
subduers	14	14
subdues	13	13
subduing	17	17
subdural	15	15
subdwarf	19	19
subdwarfs	20	20
subedit	12	12
subedited	15	15
subediting	18	18
subeditor	14	14