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
dentate	9	9
dentated	11	11
dented	9	9
dentelle	12	12
dentelles	13	13
denticle	14	14
denticles	15	15
denticulate	18	18
denticulated	20	20
denticulation	21	21
denticulations	22	22
dentiform	17	17
dentifrice	18	18
dentifrices	19	19
dentil	9	9
dentiled	12	12
dentils	10	10
dentin	9	9
dentinal	12	12
dentine	10	10
dentines	11	11
denting	12	12
dentins	10	10
dentist	9	9
dentistries	13	13