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
cantharidins	20	20
cantillated	18	18
cantoned	14	14
canulated	16	16
canvased	17	17
canvassed	18	18
capacitated	21	21
caparisoned	19	19
caped	12	12
capered	14	14
capitalised	19	19
capitalized	28	28
capitated	16	16
capitulated	20	20
caponised	17	17
caponized	26	26
capped	16	16
caprioled	17	17
capsid	13	13
capsidal	16	16
capsids	14	14
capsized	24	24
capsulated	19	19
capsuled	17	17
capsulized	28	28