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
counterblockade	32	32
counterchanged	28	28
counterchecked	32	32
counterclaimed	27	27
counterdemand	24	24
counterdemands	25	25
countered	15	15
counterevidence	29	29
counterfeited	22	22
countermand	21	21
countermanded	24	24
countermanding	27	27
countermands	22	22
countermarched	28	28
countermelodies	25	25
countermelody	25	25
counterorder	18	18
counterorders	19	19
counterpicketed	31	31
counterplotted	24	24
counterpointed	24	24
counterpoised	22	22
counterposed	21	21
counterpunched	30	30
counterraid	17	17