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
bodysuit	15	15
bodysuits	16	16
bodysurf	18	18
bodysurfed	21	21
bodysurfer	20	20
bodysurfers	21	21
bodysurfing	24	24
bodysurfs	19	19
bodywash	19	19
bodywashes	21	21
bodywork	21	21
bodyworker	23	23
bodyworkers	24	24
bodyworks	22	22
bogarted	14	14
bogeyed	15	15
bogged	14	14
boggled	16	16
bogland	15	15
boglands	16	16
bogwood	16	16
bogwoods	17	17
boiled	11	11
boinged	14	14
bold	9	9