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
taloned	10	10
tamandu	13	13
tamandua	14	14
tamanduas	15	15
tamandus	14	14
tamarind	13	13
tamarinds	14	14
tamboured	17	17
tamed	9	9
tamped	13	13
tampered	15	15
tamponed	16	16
tandem	11	11
tandems	12	12
tandoor	9	9
tandoori	10	10
tandooris	11	11
tandoors	10	10
tanged	10	10
tangled	12	12
tangoed	11	11
tankard	13	13
tankards	14	14
tanked	12	12
tanned	9	9