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
cardinalships	24	24
carding	14	14
cardings	15	15
cardio	10	10
cardiogenic	21	21
cardiogram	19	19
cardiograms	20	20
cardiograph	22	22
cardiographic	27	27
cardiographies	25	25
cardiographs	23	23
cardiography	25	25
cardioid	13	13
cardioids	14	14
cardiological	24	24
cardiologies	19	19
cardiologist	19	19
cardiologists	20	20
cardiology	19	19
cardiomyopathy	30	30
cardiopathies	22	22
cardiopathy	22	22
cardiopulmonary	30	30
cardios	11	11
cardiothoracic	26	26