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
suppressed	18	18
suppurated	19	19
surbased	13	13
surceased	14	14
surcharged	19	19
surd	6	6
surds	7	7
surfaced	16	16
surfbird	16	16
surfbirds	17	17
surfboard	17	17
surfboarder	19	19
surfboarders	20	20
surfboarding	23	23
surfboards	18	18
surfed	11	11
surfeited	14	14
surfside	13	13
surged	10	10
surmised	13	13
surmounted	17	17
surnamed	14	14
surpassed	14	14
surplused	16	16
surplussed	17	17