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
defray	12	12
defrayable	20	20
defrayal	15	15
defrayals	16	16
defrayed	15	15
defrayer	14	14
defrayers	15	15
defraying	18	18
defrays	13	13
defriend	14	14
defriended	17	17
defriending	20	20
defriends	15	15
defrock	18	18
defrocked	21	21
defrocking	24	24
defrocks	19	19
defrost	11	11
defrosted	14	14
defroster	13	13
defrosters	14	14
defrosting	17	17
defrosts	12	12
deft	8	8
defter	10	10