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
subinfeudate	22	22
subinfeudated	24	24
subinfeudates	23	23
subinfeudating	27	27
subinfeudation	25	25
subinfeudations	26	26
subirrigated	19	19
subjected	26	26
subjectivised	34	34
subjectivized	43	43
subjoined	24	24
subjugated	27	27
subkingdom	25	25
subkingdoms	26	26
sublated	14	14
subleased	15	15
sublicensed	21	21
sublimated	19	19
sublimed	17	17
submandibular	27	27
submandibulars	28	28
submarined	19	19
submediant	19	19
submediants	20	20
submerged	19	19