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
cubbed	17	17
cubed	13	13
cuboid	14	14
cuboidal	17	17
cuboids	15	15
cuckold	20	20
cuckolded	23	23
cuckolding	26	26
cuckoldries	24	24
cuckoldry	24	24
cuckolds	21	21
cuckooed	20	20
cud	8	8
cudbear	15	15
cudbears	16	16
cuddie	12	12
cuddies	13	13
cuddle	13	13
cuddled	15	15
cuddler	14	14
cuddlers	15	15
cuddles	14	14
cuddlesome	20	20
cuddlier	15	15
cuddliest	16	16