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
cowbind	18	18
cowbinds	19	19
cowbird	17	17
cowbirds	18	18
cowboyed	20	20
cowed	12	12
cowedly	17	17
cowered	14	14
cowhand	17	17
cowhands	18	18
cowherd	16	16
cowherds	17	17
cowhide	16	16
cowhided	18	18
cowhides	17	17
cowhiding	21	21
cowled	14	14
cowshed	16	16
cowsheds	17	17
coxed	16	16
coxitides	20	20
coxswained	25	25
coydog	14	14
coydogs	15	15
coyed	11	11