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
underhandedness	24	24
underinflated	22	22
underinflation	23	23
underinsured	18	18
underinvestment	27	27
underjaw	23	23
underjaws	24	24
underlaid	14	14
underlain	14	14
underlap	15	15
underlapped	22	22
underlapping	25	25
underlaps	16	16
underlay	14	14
underlaying	20	20
underlayment	22	22
underlayments	23	23
underlays	15	15
underlet	12	12
underlets	13	13
underletting	19	19
underlie	12	12
underlies	13	13
underline	14	14
underlined	16	16