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
swingled	16	16
swinked	16	16
swiped	13	13
swirled	12	12
swished	13	13
switchbacked	31	31
switchblade	24	24
switchblades	25	25
switchboard	23	23
switchboards	24	24
switched	17	17
switchyard	21	21
switchyards	22	22
swithered	15	15
swived	14	14
swiveled	17	17
swivelled	19	19
swizzled	31	31
swobbed	17	17
swooned	12	12
swooped	14	14
swooshed	14	14
swopped	17	17
sword	9	9
swordfish	18	18