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
bridges	13	13
bridgework	23	23
bridgeworks	24	24
bridging	17	17
bridgings	18	18
bridie	10	10
bridies	11	11
bridle	11	11
bridled	13	13
bridler	12	12
bridlers	13	13
bridles	12	12
bridling	16	16
bridoon	12	12
bridoons	13	13
briefed	14	14
brigade	13	13
brigaded	15	15
brigades	14	14
brigadier	15	15
brigadiers	16	16
brigading	18	18
brigand	14	14
brigandage	19	19
brigandages	20	20