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
coracoids	16	16
coralloid	15	15
corbeled	16	16
corbelled	18	18
cord	8	8
cordage	13	13
cordages	14	14
cordate	11	11
cordately	16	16
corded	11	11
cordelle	14	14
cordelled	16	16
cordelles	15	15
cordelling	19	19
corder	10	10
corders	11	11
cordgrass	15	15
cordgrasses	17	17
cordial	12	12
cordialities	17	17
cordiality	17	17
cordially	17	17
cordialness	17	17
cordials	13	13
cordierite	14	14