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
candelabrum	24	24
candelabrums	25	25
candelas	14	14
candent	13	13
candescence	23	23
candescences	24	24
candescent	19	19
candid	12	12
candida	13	13
candidacies	20	20
candidacy	20	20
candidal	15	15
candidas	14	14
candidate	15	15
candidates	16	16
candidature	18	18
candidatures	19	19
candider	14	14
candidest	15	15
candidiases	17	17
candidiasis	17	17
candidly	17	17
candidness	17	17
candids	13	13
candied	13	13