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
broadsword	18	18
broadswords	19	19
broadtail	14	14
broadtails	15	15
broadway	17	17
broadways	18	18
broasted	12	12
brocade	14	14
brocaded	16	16
brocades	15	15
brocading	19	19
broider	11	11
broidered	14	14
broideries	14	14
broidering	17	17
broiders	12	12
broidery	14	14
broiled	12	12
brokenhearted	24	24
brokered	16	16
bromated	15	15
bromeliad	17	17
bromeliads	18	18
bromid	13	13
bromide	14	14