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
chipped	19	19
chippered	21	21
chirked	17	17
chirmed	16	16
chironomid	20	20
chironomids	21	21
chiropodies	20	20
chiropodist	20	20
chiropodists	21	21
chiropody	20	20
chirped	16	16
chirred	13	13
chirruped	19	19
chiseled	15	15
chiselled	17	17
chitchatted	22	22
chittered	15	15
chivareed	19	19
chivaried	19	19
chivied	17	17
chivvied	22	22
chlamydes	21	21
chlamydia	21	21
chlamydiae	22	22
chlamydial	23	23