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
bubblehead	24	24
bubbleheaded	27	27
bubbleheads	25	25
buboed	14	14
buccaneered	23	23
buckboard	24	24
buckboards	25	25
bucked	18	18
bucketed	20	20
buckled	20	20
bucklered	22	22
buckramed	24	24
buckskinned	29	29
bucktoothed	25	25
bud	8	8
budded	13	13
budder	12	12
budders	13	13
buddied	14	14
buddies	13	13
budding	16	16
buddings	17	17
buddle	13	13
buddleia	15	15
buddleias	16	16