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
crediting	16	16
creditor	12	12
creditors	13	13
credits	11	11
creditworthy	23	23
credo	9	9
credos	10	10
creds	9	9
credulities	17	17
credulity	17	17
credulous	16	16
credulously	21	21
credulousness	21	21
creed	9	9
creedal	12	12
creeds	10	10
creeled	12	12
creeped	14	14
creeshed	14	14
cremated	15	15
crenated	13	13
crenelated	16	16
creneled	14	14
crenellated	18	18
crenelled	16	16