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
deathblow	19	19
deathblows	20	20
deathcare	15	15
deathcup	18	18
deathcups	19	19
deathful	16	16
deathless	13	13
deathlessly	18	18
deathlessness	18	18
deathlier	13	13
deathliest	14	14
deathly	13	13
deaths	9	9
deathsman	16	16
deathsmen	16	16
deathwatch	21	21
deathwatches	23	23
deathy	11	11
deave	10	10
deaved	12	12
deaves	11	11
deaving	15	15
deb	7	7
debacle	15	15
debacles	16	16