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
commanderies	23	23
commanders	21	21
commandership	29	29
commanderships	30	30
commandery	23	23
commanding	24	24
commandingly	29	29
commandment	26	26
commandments	27	27
commando	19	19
commandoes	21	21
commandos	20	20
commands	19	19
commemorated	25	25
commenced	23	23
commend	18	18
commendable	26	26
commendably	28	28
commendation	24	24
commendations	25	25
commendatory	25	25
commended	21	21
commender	20	20
commenders	21	21
commending	24	24