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
damper	13	13
dampers	14	14
dampest	14	14
damping	17	17
dampings	18	18
dampish	16	16
damply	16	16
dampness	16	16
dampnesses	18	18
damps	12	12
dams	8	8
damsel	11	11
damselfish	20	20
damselfishes	22	22
damselflies	20	20
damselfly	20	20
damsels	12	12
damson	11	11
damsons	12	12
dan	5	5
danazol	19	19
danazols	20	20
dance	10	10
danceable	18	18
danced	12	12