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
contorted	14	14
contoured	15	15
contraband	19	19
contrabandist	22	22
contrabandists	23	23
contrabands	20	20
contracted	18	18
contradict	18	18
contradictable	26	26
contradicted	21	21
contradicting	24	24
contradiction	22	22
contradictions	23	23
contradictious	23	23
contradictor	20	20
contradictories	23	23
contradictorily	26	26
contradictors	21	21
contradictory	23	23
contradicts	19	19
contraindicate	23	23
contraindicated	25	25
contraindicates	24	24
contrasted	15	15
contravened	21	21