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
characterised	22	22
characterized	31	31
charade	13	13
charades	14	14
charbroiled	21	21
charcoaled	20	20
chard	11	11
chardonnay	20	20
chardonnays	21	21
chards	12	12
chared	12	12
charged	15	15
chargehand	21	21
chargehands	22	22
charioted	15	15
charked	17	17
charladies	17	17
charlady	17	17
charmed	16	16
charquid	24	24
charred	13	13
charted	13	13
chartered	15	15
chased	12	12
chasmed	16	16