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
comedic	17	17
comedically	25	25
comedienne	19	19
comediennes	20	20
comedies	15	15
comedist	15	15
comedists	16	16
comedo	13	13
comedones	17	17
comedos	14	14
comedown	19	19
comedowns	20	20
comedy	15	15
comforted	19	19
comingled	20	20
command	18	18
commandable	26	26
commandant	22	22
commandants	23	23
commanded	21	21
commandeer	21	21
commandeered	24	24
commandeering	27	27
commandeers	22	22
commander	20	20