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
chassed	13	13
chastened	16	16
chastised	15	15
chateaubriand	24	24
chateaubriands	25	25
chatted	13	13
chattered	15	15
chauffeured	25	25
chaunted	16	16
chawed	15	15
cheapened	19	19
cheated	13	13
checked	20	20
checkerboard	28	28
checkerboards	29	29
checkered	22	22
checkmarked	31	31
checkmated	26	26
checkrowed	26	26
chedarim	17	17
cheddar	14	14
cheddars	15	15
cheddary	17	17
cheddite	15	15
cheddites	16	16