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
upbraiders	18	18
upbraiding	21	21
upbraids	16	16
upbuild	17	17
upbuilding	23	23
upbuilds	18	18
upchucked	27	27
upclimbed	24	24
upcoiled	17	17
upcurled	18	18
upcurved	21	21
upcycled	22	22
updart	11	11
updarted	14	14
updarting	17	17
updarts	12	12
updatable	18	18
update	11	11
updated	13	13
updater	12	12
updaters	13	13
updates	12	12
updating	16	16
updive	15	15
updived	17	17