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
clawed	14	14
clayed	13	13
cleaned	13	13
cleanhanded	21	21
cleansed	14	14
cleared	12	12
clearheaded	19	19
clearheadedly	24	24
clearheadedness	24	24
cleated	12	12
cleaved	16	16
cleeked	16	16
clefted	15	15
cleidoic	16	16
clenched	19	19
cleped	14	14
clepsydra	19	19
clepsydrae	20	20
clepsydras	20	20
clerid	11	11
clerids	12	12
clerkdom	20	20
clerkdoms	21	21
clerked	16	16
clewed	14	14