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
carronade	14	14
carronades	15	15
carrottopped	22	22
carryforward	24	24
carryforwards	25	25
carted	10	10
cartelised	15	15
cartelized	24	24
cartload	13	13
cartloads	14	14
cartoned	13	13
cartooned	14	14
cartridge	15	15
cartridges	16	16
cartwheeled	21	21
carved	14	14
caryatid	14	14
caryatides	16	16
caryatids	15	15
caryopsides	20	20
cascade	14	14
cascaded	16	16
cascades	15	15
cascading	19	19
caseated	12	12