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
consulted	16	16
consumed	17	17
consumedly	22	22
consummated	23	23
contacted	17	17
contained	15	15
containerboard	23	23
containerboards	24	24
containerised	19	19
containerized	28	28
contaminated	21	21
contemned	18	18
contemplated	24	24
contemporized	33	33
contend	13	13
contended	16	16
contender	15	15
contenders	16	16
contending	19	19
contends	14	14
contented	15	15
contentedly	20	20
contested	14	14
contextualized	37	37
continued	16	16